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260618-X-DW038-1014

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, U.S. Air Force Maj. Corey Arruda, center, 30th Contracting Squadron commander, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Carla Cimo, right 30th CONS incoming commander, stand for the publishing of the orders during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2026. Cimo assumed command from Arruda. The 30th CONS supports mission partners to acquire and administer contracts, helping ensure Space Launch Delta 30 can enable space superiority through service, supply, construction, and Western Spaceport support contracts. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260618-X-DW038-1002

U.S. Air Force Maj. Corey Arruda, 30th Contracting Squadron commander, delivers his final remarks as commander during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2026. Arruda led a team of 70 military and civil service personnel who delivered mission focused business leadership to Space Systems Command. The 30th CONS supports mission partners to acquire and administer contracts, helping ensure Space Launch Delta 30 can enable space superiority through service, supply, construction, and Western Spaceport support contracts. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260618-X-DW038-1008

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Carla Cimo, right, 30th Contracting Squadron incoming commander, listen to remarks by Maj. Corey Arruda, 30th CONS commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2026. The 30th CONS supports mission partners to acquire and administer contracts, helping ensure Space Launch Delta 30 can enable space superiority through service, supply, construction, and Western Spaceport support contracts. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260618-X-DW038-1018

U.S. Air Force Maj. Corey Arruda, center, 30th Contracting Squadron commander, passes the ceremonial guidon to U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2026. The passing of the ceremonial guidon symbolizes Arruda relinquishing command of the 30th CONS. The 30th CONS supports mission partners to acquire and administer contracts, helping ensure Space Launch Delta 30 can enable space superiority through service, supply, construction, and Western Spaceport support contracts. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260618-X-DW038-1019

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Carla Cimo, right, 30th Contracting Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2026. The passing of the guidon symbolizes Cimo’s assumption of command of the 30th CONS. Cimo assumed command from U.S. Air Force Maj. Corey Arruda. The 30th CONS supports mission partners to acquire and administer contracts, helping ensure Space Launch Delta 30 can enable space superiority through service, supply, construction, and Western Spaceport support contracts. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260618-X-DW038-1027

U.S. Air Force Maj. Carla Cimo, 30th Contracting Squadron incoming commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2026. Cimo assumed command from Maj. Corey Arruda. The 30th CONS supports mission partners to acquire and administer contracts, helping ensure Space Launch Delta 30 can enable space superiority through service, supply, construction, and Western Spaceport support contracts. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260615-X-DW038-1013

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kirsten G. Aguilar, left, Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy commandant, hands a meritorious service medal certificate to Chief Master Sgt. Cristina Gutierrez, right, 30th Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, during Gutierrez’s retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 15, 2026. Gutierrez started her career at VSFB as a commander's support staff apprentice in 2002. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260615-X-DW038-1017

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kirsten G. Aguilar, left, Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy commandant, provides a certificate of retirement to Chief Master Sgt. Cristina Gutierrez, right, 30th Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, during Gutierrez’s retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 15, 2026. Gutierrez’s last assignment involved her service as the 30th FSS SEL, where she advised commanders and led ten flights, impacting 18,000 active duty, reserve, civilian personnel, and their families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260615-X-DW038-1019

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kirsten G. Aguilar, left, Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy commandant, gives a certificate of appreciation to Chief Master Sgt. Cristina Gutierrez, right, 30th Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, during Gutierrez’s retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 15, 2026. Gutierrez served 24 years of service to the Air Force and our country. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260615-X-DW038-1025

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kirsten G. Aguilar, right, Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy commandant, right, Chief Master Sgt. Cristina Gutierrez, left, 30th Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, and her sister, Veronica Salas, center, stand together during a retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 15, 2026. Salas presented the retirement pin on Gutierrez’s lapel. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260615-X-DW038-1028

Sam Look, left, Space Systems Command director of Human Capital, presents a token of appreciation to U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cristina Gutierrez, right, 30th Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, during Gutierrez’s retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 15, 2026. Look recognized Gutierrez for her support and devotion to military and civilian personnel over her 24 years of service. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260615-X-DW038-1040

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cristina Gutierrez, 30th Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, hands flowers to her mother during her retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 15, 2026. Gutierrez honored her mother during the ceremony for her years of support across Gutierrez’s 24 year career. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260615-X-DY416-1001

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cristina Gutierrez, 30th Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, provides remarks during her retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 15, 2026. During the ceremony, Gutierrez personally recognized many of the people who impacted her career and supported her growth throughout her 24 years of service. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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260616-X-PR456-2054

Team Vandenberg members watch and record as explosive charges sever structural supports of Space Launch Complex-6 structures during a controlled demolition, June 16, 2026, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Following the U.S. Space Force’s 2025 outgrant of SLC-6 to SpaceX, today’s demolition marks the next step in evolving the site to advance national space launch capabilities. Following the final Delta IV Heavy launch from this pad on Sept. 24, 2022, the current modernization effort will upgrade the historic site into a flexible infrastructure capable of supporting next generation launch capabilities as national security demands evolve. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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260616-X-PR456-2044

Team Vandenberg members watch and record as explosive charges sever structural supports of Space Launch Complex-6 structures during a controlled demolition, June 16, 2026, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Following the U.S. Space Force’s 2025 outgrant of SLC-6 to SpaceX, today’s demolition marks the next step in evolving the site to advance national space launch capabilities. Following the final Delta IV Heavy launch from this pad on Sept. 24, 2022, the current modernization effort will upgrade the historic site into a flexible infrastructure capable of supporting next generation launch capabilities as national security demands evolve. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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260616-X-PR456-2035

Team Vandenberg members watch and record as explosive charges sever structural supports of Space Launch Complex-6 structures during a controlled demolition, June 16, 2026, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Following the U.S. Space Force’s 2025 outgrant of SLC-6 to SpaceX, today’s demolition marks the next step in evolving the site to advance national space launch capabilities. Following the final Delta IV Heavy launch from this pad on Sept. 24, 2022, the current modernization effort will upgrade the historic site into a flexible infrastructure capable of supporting next generation launch capabilities as national security demands evolve. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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260616-X-PR456-2028

Team Vandenberg members watch and record as explosive charges sever structural supports of Space Launch Complex-6 structures during a controlled demolition, June 16, 2026, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Following the U.S. Space Force’s 2025 outgrant of SLC-6 to SpaceX, today’s demolition marks the next step in evolving the site to advance national space launch capabilities. Following the final Delta IV Heavy launch from this pad on Sept. 24, 2022, the current modernization effort will upgrade the historic site into a flexible infrastructure capable of supporting next generation launch capabilities as national security demands evolve. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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260616-X-DW038-1007

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. selects stand and wait for the initiation of a Master Sgt. release party ceremony held at the Cocheo Park pavilion at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 16, 2026. The selectees were recognized for their promotion to the rank of master sergeant and celebrated their achievements with members of the Vandenberg community. The Senior Noncommissioned Officer tier represents the highest levels of USAF enlisted leadership, where the focus shifts from primary technical duties to broader strategic vision, management, and the development of the next generation of Air Force personnel. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260616-X-DW038-1140

Team Vandenberg service members gather during a U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. release party ceremony held at the Cocheo Park pavilion at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 16, 2026. The event brought together Airmen, Guardians, family members and friends to celebrate the installation’s newest master sergeants and recognize their contributions to Team Vandenberg. The Senior Noncommissioned Officer tier represents the highest levels of USAF enlisted leadership, where the focus shifts from primary technical duties to broader strategic vision, management, and the development of the next generation of Air Force personnel. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260616-X-DW038-1147

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, delivers closing remarks during a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant release party held at the Cocheo Park pavilion at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 16, 2026. Horne mentioned the commitment and tenacity required of individuals who are selected for promotion to master sergeant and his hopes for their continued success and leadership. The Senior Noncommissioned Officer tier represents the highest levels of USAF enlisted leadership, where the focus shifts from primary technical duties to broader strategic vision, management, and the development of the next generation of Air Force personnel. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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