Col. Robert A. Long, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, assumes command June 11, 2021, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. As the new commander of SLD 30, Long will command spacelift and range operations in support of national and combatant commander requirements, and support operational and developmental missile system testing for the Department of Defense.

Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander, Space Operations Command, United States Space Force, presided over the ceremony held at the Vandenberg Space Force Base parade field.

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On June 11th 2021 Space Launch Delta 30 conducted a change of command ceremony on the Vandenberg space for space parade grounds. This change of command, the first of the United States Space Force launched. Delta witnessed Colonel Anthony master earlier relinquishing command to Colonel Robert Long. Lieutenant General steven Whiting, Commander of the United States Space Force Space Operations Command presided. Transition to the US Space Force space launch. Delta 30 has truly lived up to its motto of launching test above the rest as the Delta near is another significant change transferring from Space Operations command to the future Space Systems Command. I know space launch Delta 30 will continue to expertly manage our West Coast space lift and range operations, providing unique mission support and promote a culture of integration and interoperability with our mission partners and allies. In his comments to the gathered Airman guardians and other team, Vandenberg members. Colonel Master earlier praised their collective efforts. The 11th Combatant Command and the National Defense authorization act was in congressional markup at the time. It was still unclear if our lawmakers would achieve consensus on the US Space force In that speech. I emphasize that every member of the 30th Space Wing would be critical to our success. If you were assigned to this base, it meant you were essential to complete the mission right. The ceremony is a military tradition symbolizing a continuation of leadership and trust. 11 June 2021, Colonel Robert along is hereby appointed Commander of Space Launch Delta 30 effective 11 June 2021 sign steven and Whiting. Lieutenant General, United States Space Force. In his first address to Space Launch, Delta 30 Colonel Long shared his vision with attendees over the years. Every services recognized the strategic value of this gem on the central coast of California and each has contributed to its rich history. Yet our predecessors would likely marvel at the astonishing breath of combat power that is now resident on generated by or projected from Vandenberg Space Force base Across an eye watering spectrum of missions, including delivering our nation’s most precious national security space systems, protecting the homeland from ballistic missile threats, demonstrating our strategic deterrent, ensuring the delivery of global space effects to joint world fighters worldwide and training our nation’s space warriors. The nation relies on Team Vandenberg to delivery to the men and women of space launch Delta 30. I am fully confident that the team that drove the creation of the automated flight safety safety system that blaze new trails and launch mission assurance that preserves and protects over 100,000 acres and more than 10,000 teammates, A team that quite literally punched a global pandemic right in the face is ready, willing able and on its way to defining and building a 21st century spaceport, the most advanced combat projection platform this nation has ever seen. Your experts are generating and delivering combat power from this central California outpost. And you have my commitment to expend every ounce of energy. Making sure you have the tools to succeed. My charge to you is to confront the status quo and be fearless in the face of change as changes opportunity. We must not only be creative but defying creativity, not only be bold but defined boldness and in the end, leave, no doubt we will launch and test above the rest. Any customer anytime I’m excited for the journey ahead. Thank you. All aim high and super, super! Today’s ceremony at the premier West Coast launch base is another milestone for Team V as it continues to provide assured access to space while maintaining public safety at the forefront of every mission and utilizing space capabilities to support the forced down range