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VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. -- U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Emily Stanhouse, right, 2nd Space Launch Squadron commander, congratulate U.S. Space Force 1st Lt. Nick McKenzie, an officer assigned to 2SLS, for the problem-solving skills he employed to ensure the successful launch of the Space Development Agency's Tranche 1 Transport Layer-E (T1TL-E) mission as part of a patching ceremony held in the Pacific Coast Center's heritage room, July 17, 2026. McKenzie, a native of native of Dexter, Michigan, was recognized during the ceremony along with other members of Team Vandenberg whose efforts contributed greatly to mission success. (U.S. Space Force photo by Christopher Okula)

PHOTO BY: Christopher Okula
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

800

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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