U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander for operations, and Lt. Col. Ralph Salazar, right, 2nd Range Operations Squadron commander, hold the ceremonial game ball during a patching ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2026. Salazar gave Hatcher the football as a sendoff gift for his contributions as deputy commander for operations. This Intercontinental Ballistic Missile 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: | 9701870 |
| VIRIN: | 260521-X-DW038-1019 |
| Resolution: | 3667x2443 |
| Size: | 2.58 MB |
| Location: | VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
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