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Graduating Guardian students of the 533rd Training Squadron celebrate their accomplishments on stage with 533rd TRS leadership during a 533rd TRS, Space Delta 1, graduation ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 21, 2026. The 533rd TRS is responsible for leading the USSF’s Enlisted Undergraduate Space Training course. EUST provides Guardians with fundamental knowledge and performance skills associated with space operations and space warfighting. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Adam Jodice, 533rd Training Squadron commander, gives closing remarks during a 533rd TRS, Space Delta 1, graduation ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 21, 2026. During the ceremony, Jodice reflected on the graduating class’ accomplishments and the USSF space operations skills they developed over the course of their curriculum. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Rozneck, U.S. Space Force Combat Forces Command command senior enlisted leader, and 533rd Training Squadron, Space Delta 1, Guardians pose for a group photo during a 533rd TRS graduation ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 21, 2026. Peers, teachers, leadership, friends and family of Guardians attended the graduation, supporting the USSF’s newest graduates of the 533rd TRS. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast participate in a weather balloon demonstration during a tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 10, 2026. During the tour, Guardians, Airmen and civilian personnel from the 30th Operations Support Squadron demonstrated how atmospheric data collected via weather balloons is used to support safe and effective launch and test operations at the Vandenberg Spaceport and Test Range. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Stephen Demetry, 30th Operations Support Squadron launch weather officer, speaks with members of the Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast during a tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 10, 2026. Demetry’s discussion focused on how weather data supports range operations and helps ensure mission success for space launch and test activities at Vandenberg. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast assist with a weather balloon release at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 10, 2026. Weather balloons gather high-altitude wind and atmospheric data that directly influences launch commit decisions and overall flight safety for launch and test operations at the Vandenberg Spaceport and Test Range. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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A weather balloon ascends over Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 10, 2026. Data collected during Weather Balloon ascent helps teams monitor environmental conditions that can impact rocket trajectory, tracking systems and range safety operations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast watch a weather balloon ascend into the sky during a tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 10, 2026. Members witnessed a weather balloon demonstration during the tour, learning more about how meteorological awareness plays a critical role in enabling assured access to space from the Vandenberg Spaceport and Test Range. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast pose for a group photo during a tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 10, 2026. The visit provided students with the opportunity to engage with Airmen, Guardians and civilians of the 30th Operations Support Squadron. Events like these strengthen community connections while showcasing the teamwork required to execute launch and test missions across the Vandenberg Spaceport and Test Range. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Jordan Castinado, Environment for the Americas fellow, speaks to Vandenberg families during the annual Earth Day Festival at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 22, 2026. Castinado’s presentation focused on the various native butterfly species found at VSFB, including the western monarch butterfly. The Earth Day Festival is a part of Vandenberg’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship; the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron hosts the annual VSFB Earth Day Festival every April. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg families and servicemembers gather outside the Vandenberg Library during the annual Earth Day Festival at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 22, 2026. As part of Vandenberg’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron hosts the annual VSFB Earth Day Festival every April. Local organizations and base entities that participated in the event include 30 CES, the 30th Force Support Squadron’s Outdoor Recreation department, the Vandenberg Library, the Hawk’s Cove, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg families and servicemembers gather outside the Vandenberg Library during the annual Earth Day Festival at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 22, 2026. The Earth Day Festival is a part of Vandenberg’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship; the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron hosts the annual VSFB Earth Day Festival every April. Through a multitude of educational events, such as discussions about Vandenberg’s plants and animals, the festival fostered awareness of environmental conservation practices. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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A Vandenberg military child spins a prize wheel during the annual Earth Day Festival at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 22, 2026. As part of Vandenberg’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron hosts the annual VSFB Earth Day Festival every April. The VSFB Earth Day Festival is a community event focused on environmental conservation and education that features a variety of fun games, activities, food trucks, free prizes and an electronic waste recycling event. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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A Vandenberg military child examines native plants through a microscope at an information booth hosted by VSFB Natural Resources during the annual Earth Day Festival at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 22, 2026. The booth had environmental activities that educated families about Vandenberg’s ecosystem and the base’s environmental conservation efforts. The Earth Day Festival is a part of Vandenberg’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship; the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron hosts the annual VSFB Earth Day Festival every April. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Lauren Cooley, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron marine mammal biologist, hands out Earth Day “passports” to Vandenberg military children during the annual Earth Day Festival at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 22, 2026. Children attending the event were tasked with filling up their passports with stamps from around the festival which upon completion, they could submit their completed passport for an Earth Day prize. The Earth Day Festival is a part of Vandenberg’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship; the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron hosts the annual VSFB Earth Day Festival every April. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander for operations, presents Vandenberg’s Aquila Innovation award to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Glorion Mack-Crowder, right, SLD 30 Command Support Staff technician, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 15, 2026. Each month, the Aquila Innovation award is granted to an outstanding Guardian, Airman, or government civilian, highlighting their innovative processes, workplace achievements and contributions made to Vandenberg’s missions. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Space Launch Delta 30 members pose for a group photo after receiving awards at the 1st quarter award ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 17, 2026. The award ceremony recognized the work ethic and excellence of individuals and teams within SLD 30. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander for operations, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sofia Ceja, right, SLD 30 Judge Advocate military justice paralegal, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 15, 2026. Each week, the Hawk of the Week award is granted to an outstanding Guardian, Airman, or government civilian, highlighting their unique personality, workplace achievements, and contributions made to Vandenberg’s space and test launch missions. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, right, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader, pose for a photo outside the 30th Operations Support Squadron aircraft control tower at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 6, 2026. At the tower complex, Horne and Sanchez were briefed on the duties of the 30th OSS Airfield Operations Flight duties, such as servicing manned and unmanned aircraft in a dynamic environment and supporting national defense test flight operations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, right, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, listens to a briefing at a 30th Operations Support Squadron weather facility during a squadron immersion tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 6, 2026. U.S. Air Force Capt. Stephen Demetry, left, 30th OSS launch weather officer, won Air Force Weather Company Grade Officer of the year for 2025. The 30th OSS immersion tour highlighted the squadron’s five flights, including: the Intelligence Operations Flight, Maintenance Flight, Airfield Operations Flight, and Training and Devices Design and Engineering Center Flight; all of which support space launch and test missions at Vandenberg. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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