260406-X-DW038-1326
U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, prepares to release a weather balloon outside a 30th Operations Support Squadron weather balloon shop at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 6, 2026. Sanchez released the weather balloon during a 30th OSS immersion tour. Weather observation is a critical component in assessing ideal conditions prior to a space launch or missile test, supporting Vandenberg’s safe and agile launch capabilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)
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Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes
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