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    U.S. Space Forces - Space Delta 5 Change of Command [Image 12 of 14]

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    A military change of command ceremony is taking place outdoors, with two senior officers in U.S. Space Force or Air Force dress uniforms exchanging a red unit guidon flag. A third uniformed service member stands at attention in the background holding additional flags. The ceremony appears to be conducted at a military installation, likely in a warm-weather location given the palm trees visible in the background.

    VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.18.2026

    Photo by David Dozoretz 

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    U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Dennis O. Bythewood, left, U.S. Space Forces-Space (S4S) and Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, passes the guidon to Col. Samuel R. Oppelaar III, incoming Space Delta 5 commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2026. DEL 5 provides the forces executing the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC) mission. As a critical command-and-control and planning node for S4S and U.S. Space Command, the CSpOC integrates allied capabilities to protect the Joint Force and deliver tailored space effects worldwide. (U.S. Space Force photo by David Dozoretz)

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    Date Taken: 06.18.2026
    Date Posted: 06.22.2026 11:20
    Photo ID: 9765041
    VIRIN: 260618-X-OF297-1012
    Resolution: 8000x5333
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    Location: VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US
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