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250918-X-PR456-1087

U.S. Air Force Capts. Denning Achidi (left) and Brian Burris (right), Space Launch Delta 30 Chaplains, delivers a chapel mission brief to local community clergy members highlighting the need for spiritual strength of Vandenberg service members and civilians at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025. During the event hosted by the Vandenberg SFB Chapel, the clergy members also received mission briefings, and toured base facilities, including the base chapel, Western Range Operations Control Center, and more. Their continued visits each year deepen community ties and mission support of service members and their families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Denning Achidi, Space Launch Delta 30 Chapain, presides over a luncheon and discussion panel with local community clergy members during the annual Clergy Connection Day held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept 18, 2025. During the event hosted by the Vandenberg SFB Chapel, the clergy members also received mission briefings, and toured base facilities, including the Western Range Operations Control Center. Their continued visits each year deepen community ties and mission support of service members and their families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Burris, Space Launch Delta 30 Chaplain, presides over a luncheon and discussion panel with local community clergy members during the annual Clergy Connection Day held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept 18, 2025. During the event hosted by the Vandenberg SFB Chapel, the clergy members also received mission briefings, and toured base facilities, including the Western Range Operations Control Center. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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GoBiz, REACH leaders tour VSFB after 'Space Vandenberg' initiative announcement

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Kyle Rowland, Chief of Spaceport Integration, speaks to members of the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GoBiz) and Regional Economic Action Coalition (REACH) about infrastructure improvements at the Vandenberg harbor at Vandenberg Space Force base, Calif., Sept. 12, 2025. GoBiz recently awarded a $9.5 million grant to the "Space Vandenberg" initiative, aimed at boosting space industry infrastructure in California and expanding workforce development.

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GoBiz, REACH leaders tour VSFB after 'Space Vandenberg' initiative announcement

Members of the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GoBiz) and Regional Economic Action Coalition (REACH) tour United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) launch site at Space Launch Complex-3 at Vandenberg Space Force base, Calif., Sept. 12, 2025. Modifications are actively underway at SLC-3 to support ULA’s Vulcan launch vehicle. GoBiz recently awarded a $9.5 million grant to the "Space Vandenberg" initiative, aimed at boosting space industry infrastructure in California and expanding workforce development. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

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GoBiz, REACH leaders tour VSFB after 'Space Vandenberg' initiative announcement

Members of the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GoBiz) and Regional Economic Action Coalition (REACH) pose with U.S. Space Force Lt. Col Kyle Rowland, Chief of Spaceport Integration, prior to an infrastructure tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 12, 2025. During the tour, the group visited Vandenberg's mission areas, including United Launch Alliance, SpaceX, the Vandenberg harbor, and the base’s Mission Development Zone. GoBiz recently awarded a $9.5 million grant to the "Space Vandenberg" initiative, aimed at boosting space industry infrastructure in California and expanding workforce development. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

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GoBiz, REACH leaders tour VSFB after 'Space Vandenberg' initiative announcement

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, commander of Space Launch Delta 30, speaks at the Regional Economic Action Coalition (REACH) "Space Vandenberg" event in Santa Maria, Calif., on Sept. 12, 2025. The event announced a $9.5 million grant from the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development to enhance space industry infrastructure and expand workforce development. Regional leaders, industry partners, and community stakeholders gathered at the event to discuss the future of California’s space enterprise.

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Vandenberg SFB Guardians and Airmen supported the NASA Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites (TRACERS) mission launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, July 23, 2025. At the forefront of space operations at Vandenberg, the safety team ensures minimal risk for safe, reliable and frequent access to space. (U.S. Space Force photo by Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

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An image of an installed rapidly deployable sensor at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 20, 2025. These mobile, self-sustaining surveillance systems provide persistent coverage in wildfire-prone areas. This technology, utilized by Vandenberg SFB Fire Department, allows for rapid detection of fires allowing firefighters to be alerted as soon as possible in case of a fire. The Vandenberg safety team coordinates with VSFB Fire Department, ensuring safety of the public and team Vandenberg. (Courtesy photo)

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Space Development Agency Tranche 1 mission takes flight from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 10, 2025. Vandenberg’s safety team was involved in every step of the process, from construction to launch, ensuring safe and reliable launch. Additionally, they were recently inspected by higher headquarters at Space Systems Command, earning the highest grade possible of “met and effective”. (U.S. Space Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks)

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NROL-48 Launches from Vandenberg

A Falcon 9 booster returns to Space Launch Complex 4 West at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 22, 2025. The NROL-48 mission added to the National Reconnaissance Office’s growing proliferated constellation designed to strengthen national security through faster, more resilient space-based capabilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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NROL-48 Launches from Vandenberg

A Falcon 9 launches the NROL-48 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 22, 2025. The National Reconnaissance Office NROL-48 mission marked its eleventh proliferated architecture mission to enhance persistence, resilience, and speed in support of U.S. and allied partners. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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NROL-48 Launches from Vandenberg

A Falcon 9 launches the NROL-48 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 22, 2025. The NROL-48 mission expanded the National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated constellation, boosting resilience and speed in delivering critical space-based capabilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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250723-X-ZZ999-1001

Vandenberg SFB Guardians and Airmen supported the NASA Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites (TRACERS) mission launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, July 23, 2025. The TRACERS mission placed two satellites in sun-synchronous orbit, ensuring consistent observation of Earth’s dayside polar cusps. By comparing data from both spacecraft, scientists will track how magnetic reconnection events evolve over time and build a large dataset of thousands of events to improve understanding of space weather’s impact on Earth. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

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An image of an installed rapidly deployable sensor at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. These mobile, self-sustaining surveillance systems provide persistent coverage in wildfire-prone areas, operating independently of traditional power and communication grids. (Courtesy photo)

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Space Development Agency Tranche 1 mission takes flight from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 10, 2025. It was the launch of the first Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 1 Transport Layer space vehicles from Vandenberg. The rocket delivered on orbit 21 Tranche 1 data transport space vehicles built by York Space Systems that will provide low-latency communication links to support the warfighter with a resilient network of integrated capabilities, including tracking of advanced missile threats, enabled by beyond-line-of-sight tactical data links from low-Earth orbit. (U.S. Space Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks)

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Vandenberg Celebrates Air Force's 78th Birthday

U.S. Air Force Col. Amy Horton, Space Launch Delta 30 commander’s individual mobilization augmentee, speaks during the U.S. Air Force Birthday event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025. Vandenberg celebrated the U.S. Air Force’s 78th birthday, honoring the achievements of the Air Force as well as the dedication and sacrifice of Airmen. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Celebrates Air Force's 78th Birthday

U.S. Air Force Col. Amy Horton, Space Launch Delta 30 commander’s individual mobilization augmentee, and Airman Jewel Rafinian, 30th Civil Engineer water and fuel systems maintenance apprentice, cut the cake during the U.S. Air Force Birthday event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025. The cake cutting honored the tradition of the most senior member and the most junior member cutting the birthday cake. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sanderson Conway, 377th Flight Test Missile Maintenance Squadron missile maintenance team specialist, briefs Airmen during the Airman Space event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 17, 2025. Conway pointed out internal components and their functions using a payload model. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Karrie Wray, 576th Flight Test Squadron commander, speaks at a briefing during the Airman Space event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 17, 2025. Wray explained the phases of stage separation during an intercontinental ballistic missile test flight, which lasts approximately 30 minutes from launch to impact. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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