Space Launch Delta 30 Names Col. James T. Horne III as New Commander

Space Launch Delta 30 names Col. James T. Horne III as new commander

Col. James T. Horne III is the new commander of Space Launch Delta 30 after a change of command ceremony was held on June 8 at Vandenberg Space Force Base.Horne succeeded the position from former commander Col. Mark Shoemaker, who is retiring after nearly three decades of service.Shoemaker was known for historic milestones and an unprecedented launch tempo. While overseeing Space Launch Delta 30 in 2024, Shoemaker executed 51 launches a year the…

Col. James T. Horne III Assumes Command of Space Launch Delta 30

Col. James T. Horne III took command of Space Launch Delta 30 during a change of command ceremony held July 8, 2025, at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Commander of Space Systems Command, presided over the ceremony.