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Santa Barbara Memorial Day 2025

Members of the Santa Barbara community gather en masse to pay their respects at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Calif., May 26, 2025. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, commemorates the many men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to the United States. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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Santa Barbara Memorial Day 2025

U.S. Air Force Col. Phil Conran (ret.), center, shares military stories with U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Johnny Harris, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, right, his daughter, and U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, before a Memorial Day ceremony at the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Calif., May 26, 2025. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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Santa Barbara Memorial Day 2025

Two buglers sound the melancholic tune of Taps from atop a Santa Barbara Cemetery hill during the annual Memorial Day Ceremony in Santa Barbara, Calif., May 26, 2025. Members in attendance paid their respects to the service of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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Santa Barbara Memorial Day 2025

U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Johnny Harris, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, salutes a ceremonial USSF wreath lain in honor and commemoration of Memorial Day at the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Calif., May 26, 2025. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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Santa Barbara Memorial Day 2025

Members of the Gold Coast Pipe Band play the bagpipes during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Calif., May 26. 2025. All in attendance paid tribute to military members across the globe who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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Santa Barbara Memorial Day 2025

U.S. Navy Lieutenant John Blankenship (ret.), and United States Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, share a moment of friendly jests during the annual Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Calif., May 26. 2025. All in attendance paid tribute to military members across the globe who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation.

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Santa Barbara Memorial Day 2025

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, right, claps alongside local military veterans and members of the Santa Barbara community after helping another local veteran stand from his seat. Members in attendance paid their respects to those who served our country and honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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Santa Barbara Memorial Day 2025

Members of the Santa Barbara community watch on as U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, delivers a commemorative speech during a Memorial Day ceremony in Santa Barbara, Calif., May 26, 2025. The event honored and remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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Santa Barbara Memorial Day 2025

Two commemorative wreaths are placed at the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Calif., May 26, 2025. The wreaths were placed by community members and local military veterans to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to defending the United States. Team Vandenberg leadership participated in Memorial Day ceremonies alongside various community members in Lompoc, Santa Maria, Solvang, Orcutt, Ojai and Santa Barbara. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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Santa Barbara Memorial Day 2025

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, delivers a commemorative speech during a Memorial Day ceremony in Santa Barbara, Calif., May 26, 2025. Team Vandenberg leadership participated in Memorial Day ceremonies alongside community members in Lompoc, Santa Maria, Solvang, Orcutt, Ojai and Santa Barbara. Collectively, they paid tribute to the fallen heroes who once bravely defended our nation. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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Vandenberg Hosts a Honorary Commanders Breakfast

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, briefs the honorary commanders during an annual Honorary Commanders Breakfast at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025. The Honorary Commander program consists of local community leaders collaborating with commanders stationed at Vandenberg throughout the year to exchange ideas and experiences while promoting public awareness of Vandenberg’s mission and fostering friendships. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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Vandenberg Hosts an Honorary Commanders Breakfast

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Angel De Jesus Perez, 30th Medical Group Radiation and Nuclear Safety Operation noncommissioned officer, leads a discussion about the Air Force Sergeants’ Association Chapter 1356 with the honorary commanders during an annual Honorary Commanders Breakfast Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025. The Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) is a federally-chartered, Veterans’ Service Organization representing the professional and personal interests of our members, Total Forces and their families. AFSA champions enhanced quality of life and economic equity to promote the well-being of all military personnel and their families. They represent a community of more than 75,000 military and uniformed services members and their families.(U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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Vandenberg's AAFES Month of the Military Child Aurora World Sweepstakes Winner

U.S. Space Force Col. Michael Jewell, Space Launch Delta 30 vice commander (left), Urvi Archarya, Vandenberg Space Force Base Exchange general manager (left), U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Donn Eddy from the 18th Space Defense Squadron and his children (right) pose for a photo at VSFB, Calif., June 4, 2024. Master Sgt. Eddy was presented a gift card for the AAFES Month of the Military Child Aurora World Sweepstakes. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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The Inaugural Mayors and City Manager's Forum at Vandenberg

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, hosts mayors and city managers from Santa Maria, Lompoc, Solvang, Buellton and Arroyo Grande for the inaugural Mayors and City Manager's Forum at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 23, 2024. The regional leaders opened lines of communication to share information and find where current efforts intersect and interests align. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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Col. Shoemaker Hosts SLD 30 All-Call

Audience members react during an all-call hosted by U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 12, 2024. During the all-call, the floor was open to questions from the audience to give them an opportunity to voice their questions or concerns. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)

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Col. Shoemaker Hosts SLD 30 All-Call

Military and civilian Guardians and Airmen attend an all-call hosted by U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 12, 2024. Shoemaker highlighted the installation’s increased launch cadence at Vandenberg over the past decade, and the plan to evolve into a next-generation spaceport. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)

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Col. Shoemaker Hosts SLD 30 All-Call

U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jay Harris, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, speaks during an all-call hosted by U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 12, 2024. Shoemaker highlighted the installation’s increased launch cadence at Vandenberg over the past decade, and the plan to evolve into a next-generation spaceport. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)

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Col. Shoemaker Hosts SLD 30 All-Call

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, hosts an all-call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 12, 2024. Shoemaker discussed the recent USSF-62 mission launched from VSFB, the progress of Vandenberg’s innovation center “The Crucible,” the importance of resilience, and quality-of-life updates. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)

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Firefly's Fly the Lightning Mission Launches from Vandenberg

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha FLTA004 rocket launches from Space Launch Complex 2 at 9:32 a.m. PST at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 22, 2023. This mission marks the 40th launch from Vandenberg in the last 12 months. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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Firefly's Fly the Lightning Mission Launches from Vandenberg

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha FLTA004 rocket launches from Space Launch Complex 2 at 9:32 a.m. PST at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 22, 2023. Space Launch Delta 30 Guardians and Airmen provided vital spaceport capabilities in support of the Firefly Aerospace mission, called Fly the Lightning, which was carrying a payload for Lockheed Martin. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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