30th Contracting Squadron Change of Command
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicholas Spear, 30th Contracting Squadron outgoing commander, right, passes the guidon to U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, left, to relinquish command of 30 CONS to U.S. Air Force Maj. Corey Arruda, 30th Contracting Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2024. A change of command ceremony represents the seamless transition of full authority and responsibilities from one commanding officer to another. As the new commander, Arruda’s responsibilities include overseeing the 30 CONS to ensure it effectively supports the mission of enabling assured access to space through agile, innovative, and mission-focused business solutions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Olga Houtsma)