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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo 2026

Service members salute during the National Anthem and presentation of the American flag at Military Appreciation Day during the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria, Calif., May 31, 2026. The event honored military members and veterans while highlighting the longstanding partnership between Vandenberg Space Force Base and the Central Coast community. The annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo is celebrating its 83rd year in 2026. The annual rodeo brings together competitors and spectators from across the Central Coast for a weekend of western sports and entertainment, including bull riding, horseback competitions, lasso contests, mutton busting, and more. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo 2026

Spectators watch a rider on horseback case the arena during Military Appreciation Day at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria, Calif., May 31, 2026. The annual rodeo brings together competitors and spectators from across the Central Coast for a weekend of western sports and entertainment, including bull riding, horseback competitions, lasso contests, mutton busting, and more. The event also featured Military Appreciation Day activities recognizing service members, veterans and their families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo 2026

Members of the Vandenberg Honor Guard present the colors during the opening ceremony of Military Appreciation Day at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria, Calif., May 31, 2026. Military Appreciation Day serves as an opportunity to recognize the service and sacrifice of military members, veterans and their families. The event is one of several longstanding partnerships between Vandenberg Space Force Base and communities across California’s Central Coast. The annual rodeo brings together competitors and spectators from across the Central Coast for a weekend of western sports and entertainment, including bull riding, horseback competitions, lasso contests, and more. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo 2026

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, delivers remarks alongside (from left to right) U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader; U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Sanders, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted airman; U.S. Army Col. Michael Smith, Combined Joint Force Space Component chief of staff; and U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kila Archer, U.S. Space Forces – Space command senior enlisted leader, during Military Appreciation Day at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria, Calif., May 31, 2026. Horne thanked community members for their continued support of service members, veterans and their families before the start of the rodeo. Military Appreciation Day celebrates the long-standing partnership between Vandenberg Space Force Base and communities across the Central Coast. The annual rodeo brings together competitors and spectators from across the Central Coast for a weekend of western sports and entertainment, including bull riding, horseback competitions, lasso contests, and more. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo 2026

A skydiver descends into the rodeo arena flying a large American flag during the opening ceremony of Military Appreciation Day at the 83rd Santa Maria Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria, Calif., May 31, 2026. Military Appreciation Day serves as an opportunity to recognize the service and sacrifice of military members, veterans and their families. The event is one of several longstanding partnerships between Vandenberg Space Force Base and communities across California’s Central Coast. The annual rodeo brings together competitors and spectators from across the Central Coast for a weekend of western sports and entertainment, including bull riding, horseback competitions, lasso contests, and more. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo 2026

Riders parade American flags around the rodeo arena during Military Appreciation Day at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria, Calif, May 31, 2026. The annual event honored military members and veterans while celebrating the longstanding partnership between Vandenberg Space Force Base and the Central Coast community. The Santa Maria Elks Rodeo celebrates its 83rd year in 2026. The annual rodeo brings together competitors and spectators from across the Central Coast for a weekend of western sports and entertainment, including bull riding, horseback competitions, lasso contests, and more. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo 2026

Spectators watch a rider on horseback case the arena during Military Appreciation Day at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria, Calif., May 31, 2026. The annual rodeo brings together competitors and spectators from across the Central Coast for a weekend of western sports and entertainment, including bull riding, horseback competitions, lasso contests, mutton busting, and more. The event also featured Military Appreciation Day activities recognizing service members, veterans and their families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta commander, center, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, right, chat with community organizers before the Elks Rodeo Parade begins in Santa Maria, Calif., May 30, 2026. Each year, Team Vandenberg leadership and members show out to get involved with the rodeo, highlighting the installation’s continued support for its community. This year marks 83 years of the Elks Rodeo tradition. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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260530-X-DY416-2141

The Orcutt Academy High School band marches and plays music during the Elks Rodeo Parade in Santa Maria, Calif. May 30, 2026. Vandenberg and community members united together during the annual parade which featured music, dancing, and parade floats cruising down the street before the annual Military Appreciation day held on Sunday. This year marks 83 years of the Elks Rodeo tradition. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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260530-X-DY416-1008

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and his wife Emilie, ride in a historic 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix as part of the Elks Rodeo Parade held in Santa Maria, Calif., May 30, 2026. Each year, Team Vandenberg leadership and members show out to get involved with the rodeo, highlighting the installation’s continued support for its community. This year marks 83 years of the Elks Rodeo tradition. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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260530-X-DY416-1007

U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, and her husband Edgar, wave from the back of a historic 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air as part of the Elks Rodeo Parade in Santa Maria, Calif., May 30, 2026. Each year, Team Vandenberg leadership and members show out to get involved with the rodeo, highlighting the installation’s continued support for its community. This year marks 83 years of the Elks Rodeo tradition. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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260530-X-DY416-1005

U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, and her husband Edgar, wave from the back of a historic 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air as part of the Elks Rodeo Parade in Santa Maria, Calif., May 30, 2026. Each year, Team Vandenberg leadership and members show out to get involved with the rodeo, highlighting the installation’s continued support for its community. This year marks 83 years of the Elks Rodeo tradition. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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260530-X-DY416-1001

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, left, and his wife Emilie, right, walk to their parade float at the Elks Rodeo Parade in Santa Maria, Calif., May 30, 2026. Each year, Team Vandenberg leadership and members show out to get involved with the rodeo, highlighting the installation’s continued support for its community. This year marks 83 years of the Elks Rodeo tradition. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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260508-X-VF463-1006

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander cuts a ribbon celebrating a new on-base Vandenberg Launch Dashboard at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 8, 2026. The Vandenberg Launch Dashboard was created by SLD 30’s Digital Transformation Office to share upcoming Vandenberg launches with the base population. The dashboard is now active at the Pacific Coast Center for on-base launch schedule awareness. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Taller)

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260508-X-VF463-1008

From right to left, U.S. Space Force Col. James Horne, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, Derek Eichin, SLD 30 chief data officer, 1st Lt. Feiyu Xue, 2nd Space Launch Squadron chief innovation officer, 1st Lt. Omar Fattah, 2nd Range Operations Squadron chief of software and innovations, and 1st Lt. Ritik Mishra, 2 SLS responsible engineer, pose for a group photo following the Vandenberg Launch Dashboard ribbon cutting ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 8, 2026. Eichin, Xue, Fattah and Mishra made up a part of the SLD 30 Digital Transformation Office team that designed, programmed and employed the Vandenberg Launch Dashboard. The DTO is a base command staff agency that oversees innovation initiatives and tailored software development to enhance Vandenberg SFB workflows and current operations. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Taller)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, gives remarks during the Vandenberg Launch Dashboard ribbon cutting ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 8, 2026. Horne highlighted the efforts of the SLD 30 Digital Transformation Office team, who created the Vandenberg Launch Dashboard to communicate upcoming and current launch operation schedules on base. The dashboard is now active at the Pacific Coast Center for on-base launch schedule awareness. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Taller)

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260403-X-DW038-1116

Smoke looms in the wind during a wildfire response at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 3, 2026. Vandenberg Fire Department successfully coordinated a multi-agency effort, alongside Lompoc Fire Department, Santa Barbara Fire Department, and Los Padres National Forest Dispatch to contain the spread of the fire. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260403-X-DW038-1062

Vandenberg Fire Team responds to fire at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 3, 2026. Vandenberg’s 30th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire and Emergency Services Flight provide structural, hazardous material, aircraft crash, fire prevention, fire protection and emergency medical response services for all facilities and personnel. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260403-X-DW038-1065

Tanner Hamson, Vandenberg Fire Team responder, utilizes a portable radio to coordinate and collaborate in putting the fire out during a wildfire response at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 3, 2026. Hamson worked with his teammates to reduce the impact of the fire. Vandenberg Fire Department successfully coordinated a multi-agency effort, alongside Lompoc Fire Department, Santa Barbara Fire Department, and Los Padres National Forest Dispatch to contain the spread of the fire. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260403-X-DW038-1119

Vandenberg Fire Team responds to fire at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 3, 2026. The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight provides structural, hazardous material, aircraft crash, fire prevention, fire protection and emergency medical response services for all Vandenberg facilities and personnel. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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