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Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on April 22nd

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Francisco Rodriguez, right, 30th Force Support Squadron force management section chief, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 22, 2026. Each week, the Hawk of the Week award is granted to an outstanding Guardian, Airman or government civilian, highlighting their unique personality, workplace achievements, and contributions made to Vandenberg’s space and test launch missions. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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2nd Space Launch Squadron personnel pose for a group photo at The Crucible innovation lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 19, 2026. On this day, 2 SLS launched the Innovation Days stand down, an event series designed to facilitate brainstorming and implementation of efficiency recommendations for the squadron. The event aimed to slow down daily activity to readjust for operational tempo through improving the unit’s work capacity and efficiency using innovative techniques. During the event, contractors from SpaceWERX, with support from 2nd SLS leadership, conducted presentations that introduced how to leverage the Small Business Innovative Research contract process to infuse industry solutions to squadron level problems. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Capt. Taeklim Kim, 2nd Space Launch Squadron vulcan flight chief engineer, addresses his team during their first Innovation Days stand down event at The Crucible innovation lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 19, 2026. Kim provided thoughts and discussed his team’s ideas to summarize an efficient data storage structure to increase the squadron’s productivity. The event aimed to slow down daily activity to readjust for operational tempo through improving the unit’s work capacity and efficiency using innovative techniques. During the event, contractors from SpaceWERX, with support from 2nd SLS leadership, conducted presentations that introduced how to leverage the Small Business Innovative Research contract process to infuse industry solutions to squadron level problems. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Phillip Noe, 2nd Space Launch Squadron mission assurance technician, speaks to his team during their first Innovation Days stand down event at The Crucible innovation lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 19, 2026. Noe discussed productivity output and how 2nd SLS can more effectively utilize available resources to optimize the squadron's operations scheduling. Teams from 2 SLS met to pitch ideas for the squadron’s productivity in front of squadron leadership. The event aimed to slow down daily activity to readjust for operational tempo through improving the unit’s work capacity and efficiency using innovative techniques. During the event, contractors from SpaceWERX, with support from 2 SLS leadership, conducted presentations that introduced how to leverage the Small Business Innovative Research contract process to infuse industry solutions to squadron level problems. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Maj. Tara Crouch, left, 2nd Space Launch Squadron deputy commander, and U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Holder, right, 2nd SLS senior enlisted leader, speak to each other during their first Innovation Days stand down event at The Crucible innovation lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 19, 2026. During the event, teams collaborated to pitch efficiency strategies for potential implementation at the squadron level. The event aimed to slow down daily activity to readjust for operational tempo through improving the unit’s work capacity and efficiency using innovative techniques. During the event, contractors from SpaceWERX, with support from 2nd SLS leadership, conducted presentations that introduced how to leverage the Small Business Innovative Research contract process to infuse industry solutions to squadron level problems. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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2nd Space Launch Squadron personnel discuss ideas in breakout teams during their first Innovation Days stand down event at The Crucible innovation lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 19, 2026. On the first day of the event, 2 SLS teams met with each other to discuss efficiency implementation strategies. On the second day, teams presented their strategies to 2 SLS leadership. The event aimed to slow down daily activity to readjust for operational tempo through improving the unit’s work capacity and efficiency using innovative techniques. During the event, contractors from SpaceWERX, with support from 2 SLS leadership, conducted presentations that introduced how to leverage the Small Business Innovative Research contract process to infuse industry solutions to squadron level problems. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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2nd Space Launch Squadron personnel brief their efficiency campaign ideas during their first Innovation Days stand down event at The Crucible innovation lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 20, 2026. 2 SLS personnel briefed U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Andrew Singleton, 2 SLS commander, and 2 SLS leadership on innovative ideas during the event, pitching their implementation in the squadron to improve efficiency and mission effectiveness. The event aimed to slow down daily activity to readjust for operational tempo through improving the unit’s work capacity and efficiency using innovative techniques. During the event, contractors from SpaceWERX, with support from 2nd SLS leadership, conducted presentations that introduced how to leverage the Small Business Innovative Research contract process to infuse industry solutions to squadron level problems. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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An image of an installed rapidly deployable sensor at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. These mobile, self-sustaining surveillance systems provide persistent coverage in wildfire-prone areas, operating independently of traditional power and communication grids. (Courtesy photo)

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Vandenberg Innovation Day

U.S. Space Force Spc. 3 Daryl Wu, Combat Operations Division of Combined Space Operations Center combat development team engineer, presented information from the Supra Coder program during an Innovation Day event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 16, 2025. The Space Force Supra Coders create innovative, cutting-edge software that aims to enhance warfighter capabilities in an ever-evolving digital domain. The innovation day was hosted by the Vandenberg Crucible Innovation Lab and featured several base agencies to showcase their innovative technologies. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Innovation Day

The 30th Security Forces Squadron held a Master Arming Roster (MAR+) booth at an Innovation Day at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 16, 2025. The MAR+ application tool pulls current personnel and training data together to create a real-time view of the Master Arming Roster and squadron training goals, expediting communications in a dashboard view for senior leadership. The Vandenberg Crucible Innovation Lab held an Innovation Day that showcased several innovative products used by organizations across the base. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Innovation Day

U.S. Air Force Captain William Jeffers, 533rd Training Squadron assistant director of operations, left, and U.S. Space Force Sgt. Hansup Lee, 533rd Training Squadron formal instructor, presented their SAT-CHASERS booth during an Innovation Day event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 16, 2025. During the presentation, Jeffers explained how they captured data from a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite that transmits weather-related information. The Vandenberg Crucible Innovation Lab held an Innovation Day, hosting several on base agencies to showcase their new and emerging technologies. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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SLD 30 Hosts Industry Infrastructure Tour at Vandenberg

Brent Blevins, staff director of the U.S. House Science Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics and Col Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, pose for a photo with key senior leaders at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 23, 2025. The visit provided an opportunity for senior leaders and space industry representatives to discuss infrastructure development, future launch operations and innovations, and strategic partnerships. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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Vandenberg Unveils Advanced Vehicle Operations Room for Future Space Missions

2d Space Launch Squadron members pose for a group photo in the newly innovated Vehicle Operations Room (VOR) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 5, 2025. The team began renovations on the VOR Feb. 2024, and achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) in Nov. 2024. The facility successfully supported its first National Security Space Launch (NSSL) operation in Jan. 2025, marking the dawn of a new era for Space Launch Delta 30. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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Vandenberg Unveils Advanced Vehicle Operations Room for Future Space Missions

2d Space Launch Squadron members simulate usage of the newly innovated Vehicle Operations Room (VOR) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 5, 2025. The VOR is a newly remodeled facility designed to support the evolving needs of a diverse range of spaceport users, and signifies a significant leap forward in the base's ability to facilitate complex space missions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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Vandenberg SFB Adapts New Software to Improve Installation Resilience

An image of an installed rapidly deployable sensor at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. These mobile, self-sustaining surveillance systems provide persistent coverage in wildfire-prone areas, operating independently of traditional power and communication grids. (Courtesy photo)

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Vandenberg SFB Adapts New Software to Improve Installation Resilience

Vandenberg members and private vendors work together while installing a rapidly deployable sensor at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Guardians and Airmen can deploy various sensors from different vendors and fuse their data into a common operating picture using specialized, AI-driven software known as the Authorities Integrated Dashboard (AID). (Courtesy photo)

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Vandenberg SFB Adapts New Software to Improve Installation Resilience

A woman operates picture software and fuses data from sensors developed by various vendors at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Vandenberg SFB is integrating advanced situational awareness software to improve emergency management with rapidly deployable sensors on the installation. (Courtesy photo)

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Control Systems Security Specialist Training: Strengthening our Critical Systems

Brandon Rothel, control systems security specialist course (CS3) instructor, demonstrates usage of a fire alarm module during the CS3 course at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025. The module was a part of the student's capstone project that was completed at the end of the four day cybersecurity course. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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Control Systems Security Specialist Training: Strengthening our Critical Systems

A Mobile Industrial Control System Security Trainer representing an oil and gas pipeline compressor station sits in front of a student during the control systems security specialist course at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025. Students from the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, 65th Cyberspace Squadron, 224th Cyber Operations Squadron, HQ Air Force Civil Engineers, and Department of the Air Force‘s Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems learned how to protect systems like gas pipelines, electric power grids, fire alarms, traffic signals, and facility related control systems. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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Control Systems Security Specialist Training: Strengthening our Critical Systems

Students from the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, 65th Cyberspace Squadron, 224th Cyber Operations Squadron, HQ Air Force Civil Engineers, and Department of the Air Force‘s Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems participate in the control systems security specialist course at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025. Over four days, Vandenberg participants took part in hands-on exercises and lessons, and reviewed real-world case studies related to cybersecurity systems. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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