Vice President Kamala Harris visited Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday to tour the Central Coast military installation and to announce a new U.S. commitment to halting anti-satellite missile testing.
The rare visit from a sitting vice president was met with increased security and a bevy of local government and military officials.
Here are pictures from Harris’ visit:
A sign welcomes U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to Vandenberg Space Force Base near Lompoc. Kaytlyn Leslie kleslie@thetribunenews.com
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla left and Representative Salud Carbajal share a story as Air Force 2 taxies to parking spot at Vandenberg. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
Service members salute as Air Force 2 taxies to a stop. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
Secret Service and local law enforcement agencies kept a tight watch. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
Under heavy security Air Force 2 prepares to open doors. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff disembark Air Force 2 after arriving at Vandenberg Space Force Base. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla hugs Vice President Kamala Harris. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
During her visit to Vandenberg Space Force Base, Vice President Kamala Harris toured the Central Coast military facility and spoke to service members. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
Military service members and others wait for U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to speak at Vandenberg Space Force Base. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
Congressman Salud Carbajal speaks to the crowd at Vandenberg Space Force Base before remarks by Vice President Kamala Harris. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
Vandenberg had the honor of receiving a visit from Vice President of the U.S. Kamala Harris and General John Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force.
During her speech, Harris discussed the future of space power and its importance in our day-to-day lives. pic.twitter.com/5i9bo4PkbZ
— Vandenberg Space Force Base (@SLDelta30) April 19, 2022
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla speaks to service members. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
During her visit to Vandenberg Space Force Base, Vice President Kamala Harris called for an end to anti-satellite missile testing (ASAT) and said the United States will commit to not performing these types of tests. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
Proud to join @VP today at Vandenberg Space Force Base to highlight California's leadership as a hub for space launch and missile training.
As we begin a new age of space exploration, I’m committed to ensuring our state continues to lead the way in space diplomacy & innovation. pic.twitter.com/Cbf9BNyIxP
Kaytlyn Leslie writes about business and development for The San Luis Obispo Tribune. Hailing from Nipomo, she also covers city governments and happenings in San Luis Obispo. She joined The Tribune in 2013 after graduating from Cal Poly with her journalism degree.
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