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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Ringo B393 Retires From Service

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trey Nelson, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, holds U.S. Air Force military working dog Ringo, a patrol explosive detector specialist assigned to 30th Security Forces Squadron. Ringo graduated from the Department of War Dog Training School on Aug. 27, 2019 and contributed seven honorable years of service to the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Ringo B393 Retires From Service

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trey Nelson, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, hugs Ringo, a military working dog, as part of a retirement ceremony held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 13, 2026. Over Ringo’s career, he supported 19 U.S. Secret Service missions supporting the President and Vice President of the United States, Joint Chief of Staff and Foreign Dignitaries. In 2022, Ringo deployed for six months to Al Dafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates in support of U.S. Central Command operations, where he contributed to regional force protection and combat air operations. Ringo contributed seven honorable years of service to the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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The official photo of Col Justin Overmyer.

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Col Overmyer bio

The official photo of Col Justin Overmyer.

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Vandenberg Unveils Food Donation Center

Visitors converse at a new community space managed by base chapel volunteers dedicated for the purposes of distributing donated groceries to families in need at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2026. The space, located at the former child development center across from the base chapel, will facilitate the collection and distribution of donations to enhance the welfare, morale, and readiness of members of the base community, to include Airmen, Guardians, federal civilians and their families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Unveils Food Donation Center

Emily Casarez, 30th Medical Group Health Promotion Team manager, speaks to a visitor at a new community space managed by base chapel volunteers dedicated for the purposes of distributing donated groceries to families in need at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2026. Casarez is a part of Vandenberg’s Health Promotion Team, which engages with the base community to spread awareness about proper nutrition, emphasizing its distinct relationship to warfighter fitness and readiness. The space, located at the former child development center across from the base chapel, will facilitate the collection and distribution of donations to enhance the welfare, morale, and readiness of members of the base community, to include Airmen, Guardians, federal civilians and their families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Unveils Food Donation Center

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, second from left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander and Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, third from left, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader, cut a ribbon for the opening of a new community space managed by base chapel volunteers dedicated for the purposes of distributing donated groceries to families in need at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2026. The space, located at the former child development center across from the base chapel, will facilitate the collection and distribution of donations to enhance the welfare, morale, and readiness of members of the base community, to include Airmen, Guardians, federal civilians and their families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Unveils Food Donation Center

From left to right, U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Ruiz, Space Launch Delta 30 chaplain, Emilie Horne, key spouse liaison, and U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, SLD 30 commander, converse inside a new community space managed by base chapel volunteers dedicated for the purposes of distributing donated groceries to families in need at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2026. The space, located at the former child development center across from the base chapel, will facilitate the collection and distribution of donations to enhance the welfare, morale, and readiness of members of the base community, to include Airmen, Guardians, federal civilians and their families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Unveils Food Donation Center

Service members exchange a banana following a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new community space managed by base chapel volunteers dedicated for the purposes of distributing donated groceries to families in need at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2026. The space, located at the former child development center across from the base chapel, will facilitate the collection and distribution of donations to enhance the welfare, morale, and readiness of members of the base community, to include Airmen, Guardians, federal civilians and their families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Unveils Food Donation Center

A Vandenberg service member reaches for a banana following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a new community space managed by base chapel volunteers dedicated for the purposes of distributing donated groceries to families in need at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2026. The space, located at the former child development center across from the base chapel, will facilitate the collection and distribution of donations to enhance the welfare, morale, and readiness of members of the base community, to include Airmen, Guardians, federal civilians and their families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Guardian Arena IV Qualifiers Kick Off

Participants perform hand-release push-ups as an evaluator records repetitions during Guardian Arena IV qualifier tryouts at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 5, 2026. Competitors completed a series of fitness assessments designed to measure strength, muscular endurance and overall readiness while competing for an opportunity to represent Space Launch Delta 30 at Guardian Arena IV. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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Guardian Arena IV Qualifiers Kick Off

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathan Breaux, 30th Security Forces member, recovers from sit-ups during Event 5A as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Hernandez, Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs specialist, records scores during Guardian Arena IV qualifier tryouts at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 5, 2026. Event 5A combined shuttle runs, burpees and sit-ups in a timed circuit to evaluate competitors’ speed, muscular endurance and resilience under fatigue, reinforcing the physical readiness needed to support the Space Force mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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Guardian Arena IV Qualifiers Kick Off

U.S. Space Force Sergeant Eleina Santos, 630th Cyberspace Squadron member, right, records repetitions as U.S. Air Force Steven Saul, 2nd Space Launch Squadron acquisitions officer, left, completes sit-ups during Guardian Arena IV qualifier tryouts at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 5, 2026. The event challenged competitors to sustain performance across multiple functional fitness movements, measuring the endurance and resilience required to perform in demanding operational environments. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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Guardian Arena IV Qualifiers Kick Off

U.S. Space Force Maj. Andrew Gorospe, U.S. Space Forces - Indo-Pacific Cyber Operations division chief and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathan Breaux, 30th Security Forces member, sprint during the shuttle run portion of Event 5A at Guardian Arena IV qualifier tryouts at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 5, 2026. Event 5A combined shuttle runs, burpees and sit-ups in a timed circuit to evaluate competitors’ speed, endurance and resilience under fatigue while identifying Guardians prepared to compete in the Space Force’s premier physical and cognitive competition. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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Guardian Arena IV Qualifiers Kick Off

U.S. Air Force Steven Saul, 2nd Space Launch Squadron acquisitions officer, completes the shuttle run portion of Event 5A during Guardian Arena IV qualifier tryouts at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 5, 2026. Event 5A paired shuttle runs with burpees and sit-ups to test speed, agility and endurance while identifying Guardians prepared to compete in the service’s premier physical and cognitive competition. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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Guardian Arena IV Qualifiers Kick Off

U.S. Space Force Sergeant Eleina Santos, 630th Cyberspace Squadron member, completes a written assessment during Guardian Arena IV qualifier tryouts at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 5, 2026. Guardian Arena combines physical fitness challenges with academic evaluations focused on Space Force mission areas to assess the knowledge, critical thinking and teamwork needed to succeed in operational environments. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Joins with First Responders to Host National Night Out

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jayson Kirsch, a 30th Security Forces Squadron defender assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base, allows a local youth to test the weight of a rubber training rifle during National Night Out in Lompoc, California, Aug. 4, 2026. Kirsch engaged with community members during the annual event to strengthen relationships between members of the 30th SFS and local first responders, while also fostering a sense of camaraderie across local communities. The 30th SFS defends active space launches, protects intercontinental ballistic missile launch facilities, and ensures peace for base personnel through law enforcement. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Joins with First Responders to Host National Night Out

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jayson Kirsch, a 30th Security Forces Squadron defender assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base, dresses a community member with a 30th SFS vest during National Night Out in Lompoc, California, Aug. 4, 2026. Kirsch engaged with community members during the annual event to strengthen relationships between members of the 30th SFS and local first responders, while also fostering a sense of camaraderie across local communities. The 30th SFS defends active space launches, protects intercontinental ballistic missile launch facilities, and ensures peace for base personnel through law enforcement. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Joins with First Responders to Host National Night Out

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cassidy Hunt, a 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base, speaks with a community member during National Night Out in Lompoc, California, Aug. 4, 2026. Hunt engaged with community members during the annual event to strengthen relationships between members of the 30th SFS and local first responders, while also fostering a sense of camaraderie across local communities. The 30th SFS defends active space launches, protects intercontinental ballistic missile launch facilities, and ensures peace for base personnel through law enforcement. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Joins with First Responders to Host National Night Out

Sparky the Fire Dog, the National Fire Protection Association mascot, engages with community members during National Night Out in Lompoc, California, Aug. 4, 2026. This annual event aims to strengthen relationships between members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base and local first responders, while also fostering a sense of camaraderie across local communities. The 30th SFS defends active space launches, protects intercontinental ballistic missile launch facilities, and ensures peace for base personnel through law enforcement. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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