Honorary Commanders Learn About Vandenberg SFB Mission Capabilities
Brad Wilkie, Space Delta 5 honorary commander, releases a weather balloon during a mission insight tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 16, 2026. Weather balloons gather atmospheric data that directly informs launch decisions and supports safe and effective mission execution at the Vandenberg Spaceport and Test Range. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)
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Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma
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