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Vandenberg's Honor Guard Presents the Colors During Rams Game

The Vandenberg Space Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during the national anthem prior to a Los Angeles Rams home game in Inglewood, Calif., Dec. 8, 2024. The Vandenberg Honor Guard presented colors during the 14th week of the Los Angeles Rams regular season to show respect and appreciation for military members and their families, while also promoting patriotism and community engagement. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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Vandenberg's Honor Guard Presents the Colors During Rams Game

The Vandenberg Space Force Base Honor Guard awaits the command to present the colors during the national anthem prior to a Los Angeles Rams home game in Inglewood, Calif., Dec. 8, 2024. During the 14th week of the Los Angeles Rams’ regular season, Vandenberg’s Honor Guard was invited to showcase their patriotism, military bearing and represent Vandenberg Space Force Base. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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VSFB Graduates New 2024 Honor Guardsmen

Vandenberg Honor Guard graduates pose for a group photo at their graduation at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 4, 2024. The Honor Guard renders military honors to Air and Space Force personnel and their families, as well as posting the colors during official military ceremonies. If you are interested in joining the Vandenberg Honor Guard’s ranks, contact their office at 30FSS.FSOHG.HonorGuard@spaceforce.mil. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Vandenberg service members contributed over 60 letters, emails, and notes recognizing 1st Lt. Charles Dever contained in silver and black folders on Sept. 20, 2020, in Goleta, Calif. The silver and black were chosen to represent Dever’s honorary United States Space Force Membership. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Katie Cashin)

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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Col. Anthony Mastalir, 30th Space Wing Commander, recognizes Lt. Charles Dever for his time in service, during Dever’s 105 birthday celebration Sept. 20, 2020, in Goleta, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaitlin Cashin)

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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Lt. Col. Sean Ianacone, Second Range Operations Squadron, speaks during Lt. Charles Dever’s 105th birthday celebration Sept. 20, 2020, in Goleta. Ianacone presented Dever with a 2nd ROPS poster. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaitlin Cashin)

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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Charles Dever smiles while holding his “105” cap before eating his birthday cake at Mariposa at Ellwood Shores assisted living facility on Sep. 20, 2020, in Goleta, Calif. The cake was provided by his family as part of a grand surprise birthday recognition. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaitlin Cashin)

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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Charles Dever on his wedding day after he commissioned on March 15, 1943. The B-24 Liberator heavy bomb squadron was trained by the Third Air Force. The group deployed to Egypt, Lybia, Tunisia, and played a major role in attacking the Nazi-controlled oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania. (Courtesy photo)

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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Charles Dever soon after enlisting in the Army Air Corps in 1941. “Aerial combat was like playing a giant pinball machine. Neither side was especially trying to kill the other, but each was trying to disable the other’s machine. It was as though we were flying against our second cousins, as a lot of us were just a few generations removed from Germany. So, it amounted to who could win the game,” said Dever in a newsletter from the 98th Bombardment Squadron. (Courtesy photo)

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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Lt. Charles Dever holds the folded United States Flag Sep. 20, 2020 at Mariposa at Ellwood Shores assisted living while supported by his family. The flag is significant to Devers, as he reflected in the 98th Bomb Group alumni newsletter, The Pyramidiers, “The American flag flew over the building was such a great sight to see, especially since we were so far from home.” (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Patrick Harrower)

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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Lt. Charles Devers, supported by family members, stands from his wheelchair to accept an American Flag presented by the Vandenberg Air Force Base honor guard Sept. 20, 2020, in Goleta. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Patrick A Harrower)

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Cal Poly hosts Hero’s Night

Bryan Woo, a California Polytechnic State University baseball player, stands on the pitching mound May 7, 2019, at the Alex G. Spanos Stadium at in San Luis Obispo, Calif. This particular game “Hero’s Night” was dedicated to honor all military, law enforcement and fire personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Cal Poly hosts Hero’s Night

Members of the Vandenberg Air Force Base Honor Guard present the colors during the California Polytechnic State University Hero’s Night baseball game May 7, 2019, at the Alex G. Spanos Stadium in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Since the “Hero’s Night” game was dedicated to honor all military, law enforcement and fire personnel, the Vandenberg AFB Honor Guard presented the colors to emphasis military relationships within the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Cal Poly hosts Hero’s Night

Lt. Col. Steven Kimel, 216th Space Control Squadron commander, greets members of the California Polytechnic State University Hero’s Night baseball team May 7, 2019, at the Alex G. Spanos Stadium at in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Kimel was invited to throw the first pitch during Hero’s Night as a way for the community to show appreciation to their local heroes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Cal Poly hosts Hero’s Night

Lt. Col. Steven Kimel, 216th Space Control Squadron commander, approaches the pitcher’s mound with his son to throw the first pitch during the California Polytechnic State University Hero’s Night baseball game May 7, 2019, at the Alex G. Spanos Stadium in San Luis Obispo, Calif. The game was dedicated as “Hero’s Night” to honor all military, law enforcement and fire personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Vandenberg Honor Guard Strives for Excellence

Vandenberg Honor Guard pallbearers remove a casket from a hearse during a U.S. Air Force active duty funeral March 2, 2019, in Camarillo, Calif. During a veteran’s funeral, six guardsmen are assigned to be pallbearers, who carry the casket, as well as fold the flag for next-of-kin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Vandenberg Honor Guard Strives for Excellence

Senior Airman Daniella Boni, Vandenberg Honor Guard ceremonial guardsmen, plays taps with the bugle during a U.S. Air Force active duty funeral March 2, 2019, in Camarillo, Calif. Taps is a bugle call played at dusk on military installations, during flag ceremonies and at military funerals by the United States Armed Forces. Taps replaced the formal Lights Out in 1862 when Union General Daniel Adams Butterfield dedicated the song to honor 600 men who were killed in battle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Vandenberg Honor Guard Strives for Excellence

A Vandenberg Honor Guard riffle team fires three volleys during the U.S. Air Force active duty funeral March 2, 2019, in Camarillo, Calif. It is a military tradition to fire three volleys, where each riflemen fires blank cartridges into the air three times, to honor the deceased veteran. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Vandenberg Honor Guard Strives for Excellence

Staff Sgt. Marcus Hardy, Vandenberg Honor Guard flight chief and lead trainer, prepares to pass the flag to the next-of-kin during a U.S. Air Force active duty funeral March 2, 2019, in Camarillo, Calif. During a military funeral, guardsmen have the opportunity to either present the colors, be a member of the firing team or carry the casket with a flag draping over the fallen veteran. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Vandenberg Honor Guard Strives for Excellence

1st Lt. Andrew Forsythe, Honor Guard officer in charge, presents a flag to a family member of the deceased during a U.S. Air Force active duty funeral March 2, 2019, in Camarillo, Calif. According to the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, a military burial flag is provided to a deceased veteran in order to honor the memory of his service to the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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