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First Group of Space Force Recruiters Begin Training

U.S. Air Force non-commissioned officers await the start of their training to become U.S. Space Force recruiters on Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 9, 2021. Each NCO was handpicked by their leadership to become the first recruiters for Space Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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533rd TRS transitions to STAR Delta Provisional

Col. Peter J. Flores, Space Training and Readiness Delta Provisional commander, addresses the 533rd Training Squadron as part of the U.S. Space Force transfer ceremony Sept. 3, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. This transfer comes in conjunction with a group transfer to the United States Space Force. (Courtesy photo)

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533rd TRS transitions to STAR Delta Provisional

Space professionals assigned to the 533rd Training Squadron participate in the Provisional Space Training and Readiness Delta Transition Ceremony Sept. 3, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The United States Space Force patch accompanied by full colored flag distinguishes Space Force members from United States Air Force Airmen, whose patches and flags remain spice brown. (Courtesy photo)

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533rd TRS transitions to STAR Delta Provisional

Col. Daniel Rickards, 381st Training Group commander, passes the 533rd Training Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Charles Cooper, 533rd Training Squadron commander, during the 533rd TRS transfer to STAR Delta Provisional Sept. 3, 2020 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The transfer ceremony brought 85 members into the newest U.S. military branch, the United States Space Force. This action symbolizes the change in service and leadership as part of the transfer under Space Training and Readiness Delta Provisional. (Courtesy Photo)

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533rd TRS transitions to STAR Delta Provisional

Chief Master Sgt. Tina Timmerman, Space Training and Readiness Delta Provisional senior enlisted leader, addresses members of the 533rd Training Squadron during the 533rd Training Squadron Transition to STAR Delta Provisional Sept. 3, 2020, at Vandenberg, Calif. Timmerman congratulates the 18 enlisted and 67 officers to transfer by saying, “You are generation ONE of the United States Space Force,” she continues, “and that is something to be extremely proud of.” (Courtesy photo)

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VAFB know your mil - 2nd Lt. Kristy Eslinger

2nd Lt. Kristy Eslinger, 533rd TRS trainee, from St Louis, Miss., originally joined the U.S. Air Force to serve her country and to be part of something bigger than herself. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Sara Burton)

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VAFB know your mil - 2nd Lt. Nicholas Lindblad

According to 2nd Lt. Nicholas Lindblad, 533rd TRS trainee, he is excited to begin his career as a USSF officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Sara Burton)

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VAFB know your mil - 2nd Lt. Matthew Chang

2nd Lt. Matthew Chang, 533rd TRS trainee, moved around a lot as a child because his father worked for the government, but he calls California home. (Contributed Photo)

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VAFB know your mil - 2nd Lt. Alison Kruse

2nd Lt. Alison Kruse, 533rd TRS trainee, from Philadelphia, Pa., is participating in the Operational Exchange Program. This programs allows her to be an acquisitions officer by trade, while spending the first few years of her career learning the Space Operator mission through hands-on experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Sara Burton)

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VAFB know your mil - 2nd Lt. LeSean Brown

2nd Lt. LeSean Brown, 533rd TRS trainee, comes from a background of military service as both his parents served in the U.S. Army. One of his sisters graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point while the other is in the Army Reserves. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Sara Burton)

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TDDEC Orbital mechanics trainers

A large orbital mechanics trainer is prepared for shipping from the Vandenberg Training Device Design and Engineering Center, Nov. 25, 2019, Vandenberg AFB, Calif. TDDEC has been building training tools and devices for space and missile professionals for more than 60 years, and orbital mechanics trainer orders at TDDEC have been on the rise over the past few years, a testament to the growing importance of space education in today’s Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michael Peterson)

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TDDEC Orbital mechanics trainers

An order of desktop orbital mechanics trainers is prepared for shipping from the Vandenberg Training Device Design and Engineering Center, Nov. 25, 2019, Vandenberg AFB, Calif. TDDEC has been building training tools and devices for space and missile professionals for more than 60 years, and orbital mechanics trainer orders at TDDEC have been on the rise over the past few years, a testament to the growing importance of space education in today’s Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michael Peterson)

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Nitty gritty and deployment ready

Airman 1st Class Markel Hubbert, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, uses an excavator to dig a trench Nov. 5, 2019, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. Digging trenches is an important skill to master as they are used to not only lay pipe but can also be used for fighting positions. (U.S. photo by Senior Airman Clayton Wear)

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Nitty gritty and deployment ready

Senior Airman Janiza Rivas-Murphy, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering journeyman, uses an automatic level Nov. 5, 2019, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. The 30th CES conducted over 96 hours of bivouac, or deployment condition, training to improve readiness from Nov. 4 – 8, 2019. (U.S. photo by Senior Airman Clayton Wear)

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Nitty gritty and deployment ready

Airmen from the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron electric shop set out an Expeditionary Airfield Lighting System Nov. 5, 2019, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. The 30th CES traveled to March ARB to use their Regional Training Site as they had the equipment needed for deployment readiness training. This 96-hour training event was part of the refreshed Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force program, where it is now required for CE Airmen to have similar training every 36 months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clayton Wear)

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Nitty gritty and deployment ready

Senior Airman Amonte Anthony, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, smiles after a day of work Nov. 5, 2019, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. Airmen assigned to the 30th CES traveled to March ARB to use equipment assigned to the 163rd CES Regional Training Site to get hands-on time with equipment they do not have access to at Vandenberg Air Force Base. As a ‘Dirt Boy’, Amonte completed tasks, such as digging trenches, repairing a simulated air field attack, and operating different heavy equipment in the deployment readiness training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clayton Wear)

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Nitty gritty and deployment ready

‘Dirt Boyz’ assigned to the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron pose for a photo Nov. 5, 2019, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. The 30th CES used March ARB’s Regional Training Site to conduct over 96 hours of deployment condition training to better prepare for what they may experience down range. (U.S. photo by Senior Airman Clayton Wear)

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Nitty gritty and deployment ready

Staff Sgt. Dekota Newsom, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, guides Airman 1st Class Markel Hubbert, 30th CES heavy equipment operator, on how deep to dig a trench Nov. 5, 2019, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. In situations down range, trenches may be used for wiring, laying pipe or even as a fighting position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clayton Wear)

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Nitty gritty and deployment ready

Airman 1st Class Markel Hubbert, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, uses an excavator to dig a trench Nov. 5, 2019, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. Digging trenches is an important skill to master as they are used to not only lay pipe but can also be used for fighting positions. (U.S. photo by Senior Airman Clayton Wear)

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Nitty gritty and deployment ready

Master Sgt. Mathew Hotovec, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron lead engineer, talks with Col. Michael Hunsberger, 30th Mission Support Group commander, during a training event Nov. 5, 2019, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. As the MSG commander, Hunsberger would be the approving authority for any CE actions taken in a real-world situation, so it was vitally important for him to visit and take part in the training. (U.S. photo by Senior Airman Clayton Wear)

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