Santa Maria Civic Leader Tour
U.S. Air Force Col. Lawrence Smith, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, speaks during a civic leader engagement at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 18, 2026. The discussion was part of a visit with Santa Maria civic leaders to provide insight into the installation’s mission, launch operations, and future capabilities. Smith discussed Vandenberg’s role in supporting more than 54 mission partners and serving as a key hub for the command and control of space assets operating globally and on orbit. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)
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Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma
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