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Vandenberg Space Force Base Hosts Mission Update Speaker Series in Lompoc

Community members listen during a Vandenberg Mission Update at the Dick DeWees Community and Senior Center in Lompoc, Calif., Feb. 20, 2026. The event provided residents an opportunity to learn about increased launch activity at Vandenberg Space Force Base and engage directly with Space Force leaders through discussion and questions. Presenters highlighted how missions supported at Vandenberg enable global navigation, communication, weather monitoring, and missile warning capabilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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280/100

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10/1250

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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