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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, gives introductory remarks during an assumption of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 13, 2026. Horne mentioned the importance of the 30th Security Forces Squadron as an enabler of SLD 30’s mission success and welcomed U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Keil Luber, 30th Security Forces Squadron incoming commander. 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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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carries the Transporter-17 mission to low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 7, 2026. Transporter-17 was a dedicated small satellite rideshare mission with 81 payloads launched from Space Launch Complex 4 East on Vandenberg SFB. Every launch approved by Vandenberg Space Force Base is designated by the federal government to advance economic growth, strengthen national security, and achieve critical national space objectives — reinforcing the Central Coast’s role as a global gateway to space. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carries the Transporter-17 mission to low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 7, 2026. Transporter-17 was a dedicated small satellite rideshare mission with 81 payloads launched from Space Launch Complex 4 East on Vandenberg SFB. Every launch approved by Vandenberg Space Force Base is designated by the federal government to advance economic growth, strengthen national security, and achieve critical national space objectives — reinforcing the Central Coast’s role as a global gateway to space. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carries the Transporter-17 mission to low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 7, 2026. Transporter-17 was a dedicated small satellite rideshare mission with 81 payloads launched from Space Launch Complex 4 East on Vandenberg SFB. Every launch approved by Vandenberg Space Force Base is designated by the federal government to advance economic growth, strengthen national security, and achieve critical national space objectives — reinforcing the Central Coast’s role as a global gateway to space. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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Training Device Design and Engineering Center engineering technicians work on a pump housing at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, March 31, 2026. Space Launch Delta 30’s TDDEC fabricated the lower half of a pump housing which had a significant crack along the exit flange for Space Launch Delta 45’s Deluge Pump 7, which is a critical piece of infrastructure at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The TDDEC can perform all aspects of the fabrication process, to include purchasing materials, managing computer numerical control, machining, welding, wood-crafting, 3D printing, mold-making, casting, painting, laser-engraving and more. (Courtesy photo)

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Training Device Design and Engineering Center engineering technicians stand for a group photo at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 30, 2026. Space Launch Delta 30’s TDDEC engineers recently fixed a pump station component for Space Launch Delta 45 in support of the Eastern Range’s launch mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. For more than 60 years, TDDEC members have designed and assembled training tools and devices. (Courtesy photo)

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A deluge pump sits in the Training Device Design and Engineering Center at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, March 31, 2026. Space Launch Delta 30’s TDDEC fabricated the lower half of a pump housing which had a significant crack along the exit flange for Space Launch Delta 45’s Deluge Pump 7, which is a critical piece of infrastructure at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. One of the TDDEC’s primary functions is to coordinate with customers and produce training aids, models, and full device replicas to help servicemembers train and fulfill their missions at Vandenberg. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Justin M. Overmyer, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander for operations, gives introductory remarks during a SLD 30 all-call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 1, 2026. Col. James T. Horne III, SLD 30 commander, welcomed Overmyer to the team. Overmyer assumed the position from Col. Dorian Hatcher. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, stands with deployment returnees during a SLD 30 all-call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 1, 2026. Horne welcomed the servicemembers home and honored SLD 30’s superior performers in attendance. Senior Airman Angela Robson, 30th Security Forces Squadron system operator, and Senior Airman Amanda Mao, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintainer, were both honored and coined by Horne for their outstanding achievements during deployment. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, right, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, gives closing remarks during a SLD 30 all-call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 1, 2026. Horne delivered words of appreciation and encouragement to base members for their contributions to Vandenberg’s successes in 2026. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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An attendee asks a question during a Space Launch Delta 30 all-call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 1, 2026. The all-call ended with questions from Team Vandenberg personnel and answers from U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, SLD 30 commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, right, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, gives closing remarks during a SLD 30 all-call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 1, 2026. The all-call ended with questions from Team Vandenberg personnel and answers from U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, SLD 30 commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Sanders, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted airman, gives introductory remarks during a SLD 30 all-call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 1, 2026. Col. James T. Horne III, SLD 30 commander, welcomed Sanders to the team. Sanders assumed the position from Chief Master Sgt. Malcolm Summers II. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, addresses Vandenberg personnel during a SLD 30 all-call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 1, 2026. Horne gave remarks regarding expectations for the base staff, emphasizing how team Vandenberg members directly contribute to the execution of the Delta’s strategic objectives, and answered questions from attendees. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Space Vandenberg Summer Internship Program Connects Students with Space Force Missions

Space Vandenberg Summer Internship Program participant speaks with fellow interns during the program kickoff at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 26, 2026. The eight-week internship placed 18 students from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, Allan Hancock College and Cuesta College into six teams supporting organizations across the installation, including the Digital Transformation Office, 30th Operations Support Squadron, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron and 2nd Range Operations Squadron. The program enables hands-on experience for participants while supporting mission-focused projects across organizations throughout the installation for the purposes of developing the next generation of the western spaceport’s workforce. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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Space Vandenberg Summer Internship Program Connects Students with Space Force Missions

Space Vandenberg Summer Internship Program participant speaks with fellow interns during the program kickoff at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 26, 2026.The program’s six teams work alongside installation organizations, including the Digital Transformation Office, 30th Operations Support Squadron, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron and 2nd Range Operations Squadron, to complete real-world projects throughout the eight-week internship for the purposes of developing the next generation of the western spaceport’s workforce. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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Space Vandenberg Summer Internship Program Connects Students with Space Force Missions

Shelby Le, University of California Santa Barbara internship coordinator, addresses students during the Space Vandenberg Summer Internship Program kickoff at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 26, 2026. The internship connects students with mission partners across the installation, providing hands-on experience that supports the western spaceport’s operations for the purposes of developing the next generation of its workforce. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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Space Vandenberg Summer Internship Program Connects Students with Space Force Missions

Space Vandenberg Summer Internship Program participant presents to fellow interns during the program kickoff at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 26, 2026. Throughout the internship, students collaborate on mission-focused projects while gaining hands-on experience supporting organizations across Vandenberg Space Force Base for the purposes of developing the next generation of the western spaceport’s workforce. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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Space Vandenberg Summer Internship Program Connects Students with Space Force Missions

Participants and mentors pose for a group photo during the Space Vandenberg Summer Internship Program Kickoff at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 26, 2026. The program brought together 18 students from regional colleges to gain hands-on experience while supporting mission-focused projects across organizations throughout the installation for the purposes of developing the next generation of the western spaceport’s workforce. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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Terry Lester, Training Device Design and Engineering Center engineering technician, works with a manual turning center at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 30, 2026. Recently, technicians from Space Launch Delta 30’s TDDEC fixed a pump station’s housing component for Space Launch Delta 45 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The TDDEC can perform all aspects of the fabrication process, to include purchasing materials, managing computer numerical control, machining, welding, wood-crafting, 3D printing, mold-making, casting, painting, laser-engraving and more. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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