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    BEHIND THIS FENCE [Image 3 of 7]

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    A chain-link fence in the foreground frames a view of a large white radome or geodesic dome structure partially obscured by heavy fog or low clouds. The facility appears to be a radar or communications installation, surrounded by trees and additional smaller structures. The weather conditions significantly reduce visibility in the background.

    VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    08.05.2019

    Photo by Richard Lewis 

    195th Wing

    Airmen of the 148th Space Operations Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base work around the clock providing access to secure communications for tactical warfighters, combatant commanders and the national command authority Aug. 5, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The 148 SOPS is the first and only California Air National Guard Unit with a satellite command and control mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard D. Lewis)

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    Date Taken: 08.05.2019
    Date Posted: 04.05.2020 16:12
    Photo ID: 6162855
    VIRIN: 190805-F-DJ787-2001
    Resolution: 1600x1200
    Size: 160.43 KB
    Location: VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US
    Hometown: GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    Downloads: 12

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    A natural outdoor landscape featuring vibrant magenta/pink geranium flowers in the foreground with green foliage. Behind the flowers, a dry golden grassland meadow extends toward a treeline of mixed eucalyptus and conifer trees. The sky appears hazy or overcast, suggesting possible fog, smoke, or marine layer conditions.
    The image shows a military or government radar/communications facility featuring two large white geodesic radomes mounted on cylindrical concrete bases. The facility is surrounded by dry, golden grassland with scattered trees and low-profile buildings enclosed by fencing. The site appears inactive or minimally staffed based on the overgrown vegetation and absence of personnel.
    A chain-link fence in the foreground frames a view of a large white radome or geodesic dome structure partially obscured by heavy fog or low clouds. The facility appears to be a radar or communications installation, surrounded by trees and additional smaller structures. The weather conditions significantly reduce visibility in the background.
    The image shows a facility with multiple large radomes (radar domes), which are white spherical or geodesic enclosures used to protect radar or satellite antenna equipment. At least two distinct radomes are visible — one large geodesic-paneled structure in the foreground and a smaller smooth spherical dome in the background. The facility is secured with chain-link fencing and appears to be a military, intelligence, or satellite communications installation.
    The image shows U.S. Air Force personnel working in an office environment. The foreground features a Technical Sergeant (identifiable by rank insignia and 'U.S. AIR FORCE' tape with name 'ZEPEDA') seated at a desk with documents and equipment. Two additional airmen in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage are visible in the background, one standing and reviewing papers.
    A U.S. Air Force enlisted member, identified by nametape as 'Dominguez,' is pointing at a whiteboard in what appears to be a military operations room. The whiteboard contains scheduling and operational information including MORS numbers, eclipse start times, and a SIPR outage notice. Two unit patches are visible on the wall behind him, identifying Space Operations squadrons.
    A U.S. Air Force female service member, identifiable by her ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) and name tape reading 'HILL', is seated at a workstation with multiple computer monitors. She appears to be working in an administrative or operations office environment. The setting suggests a military office or command support facility.

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