U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander for operations, Lt. Col. Ralph Salazar, 2nd Range Operations Squadron commander, middle, hands the ceremonial game ball to 2nd Lt. Abigail Ryan, right, 2nd Range Operations Squadron range operations commander, during the GT-256 Patching Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2026. Ryan was presented with the game ball for playing an integral role in Vandenberg’s GT-256 launch team. This ICBM test launch, designated Glory Trip 256, was scheduled years ago, and is not in response to world events. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)
| Date Taken: | 05.21.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.21.2026 17:06 |
| Photo ID: | 9701853 |
| VIRIN: | 260521-X-DW038-1009 |
| Resolution: | 3485x2321 |
| Size: | 2.65 MB |
| Location: | VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
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