Team Vandenberg Welcomes New NCOs
Space Launch Delta 30’s noncommissioned officer backbone is featured on the center stage during a noncommissioned officer induction ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Sept. 2, 2026. The backbone represents the crucial link between command and the enlisted personnel. Vandenberg’s new NCOs passed through the NCO arch, representing their transformation into leaders. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)
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Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes
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