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Space Launch Delta 30, 2nd Space Launch Squadron Leadership Visit ULA Vulcan Rocket

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader, listen to a briefing from Bryan Titus, United Launch Alliance west coast launch operations director, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 4, 2026. SLD 30 partners with ULA to prepare for a future launch of the ULA Vulcan rocket from Vandenberg. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Space Launch Delta 30, 2nd Space Launch Squadron Leadership Visit ULA Vulcan Rocket

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Malcolm Summers II, SLD 30 senior enlisted airman, 2nd Space Launch Squadron leadership, the 2nd SLS Vulcan Flight and United Launch Alliance personnel pose for a photo at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 4, 2026. SLD 30 leadership joined 2nd SLS and ULA personnel at a horizontal integration facility on base housing newly arrived ULA Vulcan rocket components. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Space Launch Delta 30, 2nd Space Launch Squadron Leadership Visit ULA Vulcan Rocket

Members of the 2nd Space Launch Squadron Vulcan Flight pose for a photo in front of a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 4, 2026. The Vulcan Flight is responsible for Space Force certification, launch site mission assurance and eventual fleet surveillance for launches of the ULA Vulcan rocket from the Western Range. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Kiru Retires

Retired Military Working Dog Kiru plays after his retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026. Throughout Kiru’s 7 years of service, five Air Force handlers have had the privilege of being assigned to Kiru. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Kiru Retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Merrill, 30th Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks during Military Working Dog Kiru’s retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026. Merrill spoke about the accomplishments and accolades Kiru earned during his 7 years of service, including his deployment to Djibouti, Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Kiru Retires

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cassidy Hunt, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, switches MWD Kiru’s collar during his retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026. Collars are switched during MWD retirement ceremonies to symbolize the completion of an MWD’s career and their transition out of military service. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Kiru Retires

Vandenberg Honor Guard members present the colors during Military Working Dog Kiru’s retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026. Kiru supported 17 United States Secret Service Missions supporting the President and Vice President of the United States, Joint Chief of Staff and Foreign Dignitaries. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Kiru Retires

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alejandro Estrada, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, reads “Guardians of the Night” during Military Working Dog Kiru’s retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026. Kiru served for 7 years as a military working dog and supported 17 United States Secret Service missions as well as deploying to Djibouti, Africa. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Kiru Retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Merrill, 30th Security Forces Squadron commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cassidy Hunt, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, right, presents dog toy gifts to retired MWD Kiru, center, following his retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026. Kiru served for 7 years as a military working dog and supported 17 United States Secret Service missions as well as deploying to Djibouti, Africa. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Kiru Retires

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cassidy Hunt, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, pets Kiru, a retired 30th SFS military working dog, during a retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026. Kiru served with five MWD handlers throughout his military service; as his final handler, Hunt will adopt Kiru in his retirement. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Kiru Retires

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cassidy Hunt, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, speaks during the retirement ceremony of Military Working Dog Kiru at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026. Hunt will adopt MWD Kiru in his retirement after 7 years of service. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander

Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander official photo (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander official photo

Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander official photo (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, left, presents Vandenberg’s Aquila Innovation award to Staff Sgt. Keith Salisbury, right, 30th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 21, 2025. Each month, the Aquila Innovation award is granted to an outstanding Guardian, Airman, or government civilian, highlighting their innovative processes, workplace achievements, and contributions made to Vandenberg’s space and test launch missions.

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Vandenberg Space Force Base Supports the Launch of Starlink 17-33 Mission

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-33 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 7, 2026. Each launch approved at Vandenberg SFB is designated by the federal government to strengthen national security, advance economic growth and achieve critical national space objectives. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Taller)

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Vandenberg Space Force Base Supports the Launch of Starlink 17-33 Mission

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-33 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 7, 2026. This mission marked the eighth launch of 2026 from the Vandenberg spaceport and test range. (U.S Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Taller)

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Vandenberg Space Force Base’s Seventh Launch of 2026

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-32 mission flies through the air after launching from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 2, 2026. Each launch approved at Vandenberg SFB is designated by the federal government to strengthen national security, advance economic growth and achieve critical national space objectives. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Taller)

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Vandenberg Space Force Base’s Seventh Launch of 2026

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-32 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 2, 2026. This mission marked the seventh launch of 2026 from the Vandenberg spaceport and test range. (U.S Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Taller)

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Vandenberg Hosts Honorary Commander Breakfast

Dr. Scott Roberston, 337th Test and Evaluation Group honorary commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Dustin Harmon, 377th Test and Evaluation Group commander, share a moment of conversation during the annual Honorary Commanders Breakfast at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026. The honorary commanders program serves as a bridge between Vandenberg leadership and the local community, supporting collaboration and communication. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Vandenberg Hosts Honorary Commander Breakfast

Vandenberg Space Force Base leadership and honorary commanders listen during a briefing at the annual Honorary Commanders Breakfast at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026. The Honorary Commanders Breakfast provided an open forum for dialogue on Vandeneberg’s Space Force and Air Force missions, leadership priorities and opportunities for continued community partnership. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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