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The Air Force women’s rugby teams for the United States, New Zealand, and Australia gather for a photo on Oct. 11, 2025, in Whenuapai, New Zealand. The ANZUS Shield tournament honors the long-standing commitment, partnership and shared sacrifices of the U.S., Australian, and New Zealand Air Forces in combined operations across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Kate Anderson)

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U.S. Space Force Capt. Jeffrey Kim, Vandenberg Remote Launch Control Center mission integration flight commander, introduces the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce tour group to the RLCC facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025. Kim explained Vandenberg’s continuous evolution as the premiere Western Range spaceport of the future while underscoring the USSF’s transformation into a warfighting service. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Capt. Jeffrey Kim, Vandenberg Remote Launch Control Center mission integration flight commander, speaks to members of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025. Kim mentioned the importance of the RLCC’s ability to maintain rocket payload missions that put Vandenberg’s satellites into orbit while highlighting the installation’s collaborative efforts with joint, international, and commercial partners to enhance operational effectiveness in the space domain. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Members of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce walk to Firefly Aerospace’s rocket payload device during a tour hosted at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025. This all-day event introduced the SLO Chamber of Commerce members to Vandenberg’s integral role in national security and its support of commercial rocket launch partners like Firefly that ensure unhindered access to space. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Justin Folan, Firefly Aerospace lead launch engineer for propulsion and mechanical systems, explains the support functions of Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 2, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025. Folan described the mechanism for introducing a payload onto a rocket and discussed how Vandenberg serves as the foundation for Firefly space launch operations in the pursuit of national security. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Members of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce stand together for a group photo inside Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025. The tour group was introduced to numerous facilities on base including the Space Launch Delta 30 headquarters building, Remote Launch Control Center, Pacific Coast Club, and Firefly Aerospace located at SLC-2. The tour provided details on Vandenberg’s various commercial partnerships, emphasizing its critical role in maintaining national strategic advantages in space. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Celebrates the United States Space Force Sixth Birthday

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander and U.S. Space Force Specialist 1 Ryan Little, 533rd Training Squadron student, cut a cake during the Space Force's sixth birthday celebration at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025. As tradition denotes, the highest and lowest ranking members at the celebration join to make the first cut of the ceremonial cake. The USSF was established Dec. 20, 2019, when the National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law, creating the first new branch of armed services in 73 years. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Vandenberg Celebrates the United States Space Force Sixth Birthday

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander and U.S. Space Force Specialist 1 Ryan Little, 533rd Training Squadron student, pose for a photo during the USSF sixth birthday celebration at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025. As tradition denotes, the highest and lowest ranking members at the celebration join to make the first cut of the ceremonial cake. The USSF was established Dec. 20, 2019, when the National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law, creating the first new branch of armed services in 73 years. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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U.S. Space Force Capt. Cecil Guy, Space Launch Delta 30 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile test operator, runs across the finish line alongside his daughter during the localized T-Minus 10-Miler at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. The event emphasized physical fitness, resilience, and readiness while allowing Vandenberg Guardians, airmen and family members to take part in the Space Force’s annual tradition on-site. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Participants exchange a high-five after completing the localized T-Minus 10-Miler at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. The annual endurance event highlighted sportsmanship and community support while promoting physical fitness, resilience and readiness across the Space Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Participants compete in the localized T-Minus 10-Miler at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. The event emphasized physical fitness, resilience, and readiness while allowing Guardians, Airmen and their families to participate in the Space Force’s annual tradition on base. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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The first four male finishers pose for a photo following the localized T-Minus 10-Miler at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. From left to right, the runners placed second, first, fourth, and third during the annual endurance race emphasizing physical fitness, resilience and readiness across the Space Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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U.S. Space Force Sgt. Guoming Li, Space Delta 5 operations and planning noncommissioned officer, runs along the course during the localized T-Minus 10-Miler at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.,Dec. 13, 2025. The annual endurance event highlighted physical fitness, resilience and readiness while bringing together members of the Space Force community and local participants. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Participants take off at the start of the localized T-Minus 10-miler at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. The run highlighted the U.S. Space Force’s emphasis on physical fitness, resilience and building a ready force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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A participant crosses the finish line during the localized T-Minus 10-Miler at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. The first male finisher completed the 10-mile course in 1:04:32, while the first female finisher crossed the line with a time of 1:22:43 during the Space Force fitness event. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Participants and volunteers pose for a group photo at the finish line following the localized T-Minus 10-Miler at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. The annual endurance event emphasized physical fitness, resilience and readiness while bringing the Space Force community together on base. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Participants pose for a photo with Santa during a bicycle giveaway by Village Dirtbag Cycling for the holidays in Lompoc, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. Every participant had the opportunity to take a photo with Santa during the event. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt Daekwon Stith)

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Members from Village Dirtbags Cycling pose for a group in Lompoc, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. The group partnered with Main Street Cycles and the 30th Force Support Squadron’s Military and Family Readiness Center, giving away bicycles and safety equipment to families of military members. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt Daekwon Stith)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, greets members of Village Dirtbag Cycling at this years’ bicycle giveaway event in Lompoc, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. This was the 18th annual giveaway for this event with the mission to provide bikes and helmets to the Vandenberg community. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt Daekwon Stith)

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Samuel Shoffner gets a helmet fitting during a bicycle giveaway event in Lompoc, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. All recipients of a bike for this giveaway were required by the host organization Village Dirtbag Cycling to receive a bike helmet with proper fitting as a safety precaution. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt Daekwon Stith)

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