4th Space Launch Squadron Reactivation Ceremony
U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, passes the ceremonial guidon to Lt. Col. Kyle Rowland, right, 4th Space Launch Squadron incoming commander, during the 4th SLS reactivation ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 31, 2026. Rowland oversees Spaceport of the Future initiatives and assumed command over the 4th SLS. The reactivated 4th SLS will focus heavily on dynamic range management, implementing remote operations, digital safety protocols, and automated systems to enable the Western Range’s transition into a multi-user, highly adaptable spaceport capable of facilitating rapid turnaround times for a diverse manifest of launch vehicles. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)
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Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes
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