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Tom Macklin, left, 30th Operation Support Squadron senior weather observer, briefs Pismo Rotary Club members during a visit to Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Sept. 8, 2026. The weather balloon demonstration showcased Vandenberg’s weather observation capabilities to Space Launch Delta 30 leadership. The 30th OSS weather flight coordinates directly with customers to provide enduring support throughout generation, execution and recovery of all launch and test operations from the Vandenberg Spaceport and Test Range. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Hernandez)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Kevin Hernandez
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1000

ISO

800

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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