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U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-24th/CA), second from right, engages in a group discussion during a housing summit at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 1, 2026. U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal engaged with community leaders and base representatives to look at potential workforce sector growth options. The housing summit is a collaborative conference that brings together policymakers, industry experts, developers, and community leaders to explore solutions for housing availability, affordability, and zoning reforms in communities surrounding VSFB. Carbajal convened with regional leaders, developers, and VSFB officials at the roundtable to align tactical steps for developing additional housing. The initiative aims to support the growing federal workforce and industry partners surrounding the base, building on discussions from a previous forum in 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)