U.S. Space Force 2nd Lt. Abigail Ryan, 2nd Range Operations Squadron range operations commander, signs the game ball during a patching ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2026. Ryan signed the football as a commemoration for her team’s contribution during the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile test launch, designated Glory Trip 256. This Intercontinental Ballistic Missile test launch 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: | 9701875 |
| VIRIN: | 260521-X-DW038-1021 |
| Resolution: | 4528x3016 |
| Size: | 3.29 MB |
| Location: | VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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