Space Launch Delta 30 and U.S. Space Forces – Space leadership salute an aircraft carrying the Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary A. Ashworth while it taxis on the flight line at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025. Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Air Force include providing air and space forces to combatant commanders, managing the welfare of Airmen, Guardians and their families, and overseeing the Air Force and Space Force budget, training and equipment requirements. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Space Launch Delta 30 and U.S. Space Forces – Space leadership welcome Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary A. Ashworth at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025. Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Air Force include providing air and space forces to combatant commanders, managing the welfare of Airmen, Guardians and their families, and overseeing the Air Force and Space Force budget, training and equipment requirements. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Space Launch Delta 30 and U.S. Space Forces – Space leadership welcome Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary A. Ashworth at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025. Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Air Force include providing air and space forces to combatant commanders, managing the welfare of Airmen, Guardians and their families, and overseeing the Air Force and Space Force budget, training and equipment requirements. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces – Space commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, left, speaks with Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary A. Ashworth at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025. Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Air Force include providing air and space forces to combatant commanders, managing the welfare of Airmen, Guardians and their families, and overseeing the Air Force and Space Force budget, training and equipment requirements. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary A. Ashworth, middle, speaks with members of U.S. Space Forces – Space at S4S Headquarters on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025. Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Air Force include providing air and space forces to combatant commanders, managing the welfare of Airmen, Guardians and their families, and overseeing the Air Force and Space Force budget, training and equipment requirements. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

U.S. Space Force Col. Nathaniel Peace, U.S. Space Forces – Space S2 director, left, speaks to Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary A. Ashworth, middle, at S4S Headquarters on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025. Peace spoke on the recent accomplishments of 2nd Lt. Erica Sisouphanthong, S4S/S2 member, who was recognized as an outstanding performer by Mr. Ashworth. Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Air Force include providing air and space forces to combatant commanders, managing the welfare of Airmen, Guardians and their families, and overseeing the Air Force and Space Force budget, training and equipment requirements. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary A. Ashworth, left, presents a coin to U.S. Space Force 2nd Lt. Erica Sisouphanthong, U.S. Space Forces – Space S2 member, right, for recognition as an outstanding performer at S4S Headquarters on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025. Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Air Force include providing air and space forces to combatant commanders, managing the welfare of Airmen, Guardians and their families, and overseeing the Air Force and Space Force budget, training and equipment requirements. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary A. Ashworth, left, listens to U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Bryce Carlson, Space Delta 5 director of operations, middle, recognize Maj. Christopher Barton, DEL 5 weapons officer, right, as an outstanding performer at S4S Headquarters on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025. Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Air Force include providing air and space forces to combatant commanders, managing the welfare of Airmen, Guardians and their families, and overseeing the Air Force and Space Force budget, training and equipment requirements. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary A. Ashworth, left, presents a coin to U.S. Space Force Maj. Christopher Barton, Space Delta 5 weapons officer, right, for recognition as an outstanding performer at U.S. Space Forces - Space Headquarters on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025. Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Air Force include providing air and space forces to combatant commanders, managing the welfare of Airmen, Guardians and their families, and overseeing the Air Force and Space Force budget, training and equipment requirements. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary A. Ashworth, middle, stands with U.S. Space Forces – Space leadership and outstanding performers at S4S Headquarters on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025. Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Air Force include providing air and space forces to combatant commanders, managing the welfare of Airmen, Guardians and their families, and overseeing the Air Force and Space Force budget, training and equipment requirements. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)