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Ronald B. Cortopassi: A Legacy of Dedication to Space Support

Ronald B. Cortopassi, 30th Space Wing executive director, participates in pre-launch operations, while training to become the director of launch operations at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 29, 2020. Cortopassi was the first civilian, at Vandenberg AFB, to become the launch decision authority during an active launch operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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A sign outside the Santa Maria Gate displays the progress of funds raised for the Combined Federal Campaign at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 19, 2022. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez)

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Maintaining Spiritual Resiliency and the Three Fs

In a year where COVID-19 has tested spirits across the country, Vandenberg's Chapel team has been hard at work helping to maintain the spiritual resiliency of Team Vandenberg. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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Minuteman III ICBM operational test launch

An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operation test at 11:49 p.m. PT Feb. 23, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches demonstrate the U.S. nuclear enterprise is safe, secure, effective and ready to defend the United States and its allies. ICBMs provide the U.S. and its allies the necessary deterrent capability to maintain freedom to operate and navigate globally in accordance with international laws and norms. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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Minuteman III ICBM operational test launch

An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operation test at 11:49 p.m. PT Feb. 23, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches demonstrate the U.S. nuclear enterprise is safe, secure, effective and ready to defend the United States and its allies. ICBMs provide the U.S. and its allies the necessary deterrent capability to maintain freedom to operate and navigate globally in accordance with international laws and norms. (U.S. Space Force photo by Anthony Mendez)

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Minuteman III ICBM operational test launch

An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operation test at 11:49 p.m. PT Feb. 23, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches demonstrate the U.S. nuclear enterprise is safe, secure, effective and ready to defend the United States and its allies. ICBMs provide the U.S. and its allies the necessary deterrent capability to maintain freedom to operate and navigate globally in accordance with international laws and norms. (U.S. Space Force photo by Anthony Mendez)

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Minuteman III ICBM operational test launch

An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operation test at 11:49 p.m. PT Feb. 23, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches demonstrate the U.S. nuclear enterprise is safe, secure, effective and ready to defend the United States and its allies. ICBMs provide the U.S. and its allies the necessary deterrent capability to maintain freedom to operate and navigate globally in accordance with international laws and norms. (U.S. Space Force photo by Chris Okula)

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VAFB’s non-space related career field USSF Transfer Ceremony

Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt, U.S. Space Forces Space Operations Command commander and Space Operations Command deputy commander, speaks during the USSF Transfer Ceremony Feb. 5, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. This ceremony marked yet another significant milestone in the development of the USSF, since its creation on Dec. 20, 2019, as this ceremony included personnel from the common career fields, which are needed in both USAF and USSF. The participants of today’s ceremony were in career fields that had the option to stay USAF or to transfer into the USSF, whereas previous ceremonies were in career fields that were required to transfer or separate from military service once their contract was complete. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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VAFB’s non-space related career field USSF Transfer Ceremony

Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt, U.S. Space Forces Space Operations Command commander and Space Operations Command deputy commander, speaks during the USSF Transfer Ceremony Feb. 5, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. This ceremony marked yet another significant milestone in the development of the USSF, since its creation on Dec. 20, 2019, as this ceremony included personnel from the common career fields, which are needed in both USAF and USSF. The participants of today’s ceremony were in career fields that had the option to stay USAF or to transfer into the USSF, whereas previous ceremonies were in career fields that were required to transfer or separate from military service once their contract was complete. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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VAFB’s non-space related career field USSF Transfer Ceremony

Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt, U.S. Space Forces Space Operations Command commander and Space Operations Command deputy commander, administers the Oath of Enlistment during the USSF Transfer Ceremony Feb. 5, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The induction ceremony followed the time-honored military tradition as the officers affirmed their commitment to the armed services taking the Oath of Enlistment. The oath reminds members of the pledge that men and women service members made to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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VAFB’s non-space related career field USSF Transfer Ceremony

Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt, U.S. Space Forces Space Operations Command commander and Space Operations Command deputy commander, administers the Oath of Office during the USSF Transfer Ceremony Feb. 5, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The induction ceremony followed the time-honored military tradition as the officers affirmed their commitment to the armed services taking the Oath of Office. The oath reminds members of the pledge that men and women service members made to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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VAFB’s non-space related career field USSF Transfer Ceremony

Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt, U.S. Space Forces Space Operations Command commander and Space Operations Command deputy commander, administers the Oath of Office during the USSF Transfer Ceremony Feb. 5, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. This ceremony marked yet another significant milestone in the development of the USSF, since its creation on Dec. 20, 2019, as this ceremony included personnel from the common career fields, which are needed in both USAF and USSF. The participants of today’s ceremony were in career fields that had the option to stay USAF or to transfer into the USSF, whereas previous ceremonies were in career fields that were required to transfer or separate from military service once their contract was complete. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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VAFB’s non-space related career field USSF Transfer Ceremony

Col. Anthony Mastalir, 30th Space Wing commander, speaks to future Guardians assigned to Vandenberg Air Force Base as they prepare to commission and enlist into the United States Space Force during the USSF Transfer Ceremony Feb. 5, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The induction ceremony followed the time-honored military tradition as the officers affirmed their commitment to the armed services taking the Oath of Office or the Oath of Enlistment. The oath reminds members of the pledge that men and women service members made to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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VAFB’s non-space related career field USSF Transfer Ceremony

Members assigned to Vandenberg Air Force Base prepare to commission and enlist into the United States Space Force during the United States Space Force Transfer Ceremony Feb. 5, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Air Force personnel in space-related career fields have been transferring into the USSF to become Space Force Guardians since Sept. 1, 2020. This ceremony included personnel from the non-space related career fields, which are needed in both USAF and USSF. The participants of today’s ceremony were in career fields that had the option to remain USAF or to transfer into the USSF, whereas previous ceremonies were in career fields that were required to transfer or separate from military service once their contract was complete. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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VAFB’s first USSF Specialist 4 promotee

Specialist 3 Quinaeja Davis, Delta 5 space systems operator, prepares for her promotion to Specialist 4 prior to her promotion ceremony Feb. 5, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Quinaeja is the first member of the United States Space Force at Vandenberg AFB to promote to Specialist 4. While Quinaeja is a Space Systems Operations Specialist, she is currently in training to become an Electromagnetic Interference Duty Operator. In this role, she will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining Department of Defense satellite communication links and will work with multiple agencies to resolve issues. She also works to ensure resources are properly allocated to ensure joint warfighters across the globe have access to the space support they rely on to accomplish their assigned missions. “This is pretty exciting,” Davis explained about being promoted to the new Space Force rank. “Overall [being in the Space Force] is exciting. I joined kind of on a whim, but it is not a decision that I regret. I’m just excited to see what the future holds.” (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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VAFB’s first USSF Specialist 4 promotee

Specialist 3 Quinaeja Davis, Delta 5 space systems operator, prepares for her promotion to Specialist 4 prior to her promotion ceremony Feb. 5, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Quinaeja is the first member of the United States Space Force at Vandenberg AFB to promote to Specialist 4. While Quinaeja is a Space Systems Operations Specialist, she is currently in training to become an Electromagnetic Interference Duty Operator. In this role, she will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining Department of Defense satellite communication links and will work with multiple agencies to resolve issues. She also works to ensure resources are properly allocated to ensure joint warfighters across the globe have access to the space support they rely on to accomplish their assigned missions. “This is pretty exciting,” Davis explained about being promoted to the new Space Force rank. “Overall [being in the Space Force] is exciting. I joined kind of on a whim, but it is not a decision that I regret. I’m just excited to see what the future holds.” (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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STARBASE: STEMazing and hands-on

Students cut paper to create antibodies during the Disease Ecology and Viruses STARBASE Vandenberg class Jan. 13, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the class, students explored the connection between human health and environmental factors, learned about the form and function of viruses and created models of both viruses and antibodies. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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STARBASE: STEMazing and hands-on

Students cut paper to create antibodies during the Disease Ecology and Viruses STARBASE Vandenberg class Jan. 13, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. This was one of many STEMazing afternoon classes hosted by STARBASE Vandenberg and the Vandenberg AFB Library. The STEMazing classes will take place on the first Wednesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the STARBASE campus. The monthly classes will be available for children ages eight through twelve, with classes limited to 8 students to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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STARBASE: STEMazing and hands-on

Elijah Winder and Jack Hamel mold viruses and antibodies out of clay during the Disease Ecology and Viruses STARBASE Vandenberg class Jan. 13, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the class, students explored the connection between human health and environmental factors, learned about the form and function of viruses and created models of both viruses and antibodies. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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STARBASE: STEMazing and hands-on

Students make models of viruses and antibodies out of clay during the Disease Ecology and Viruses STARBASE Vandenberg class Jan. 13, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The STARBASE program is a science, technology, engineering and math-based outreach initiative, which aims to motivate school age students to explore STEM throughout their education. During the class, students explored the connection between human health and environmental factors, learned about the form and function of viruses and created models of both viruses and antibodies. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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