Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma
The Department of the Air Force California Installation Commanders' Caucus (DAF-CICC) convened at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., on Feb. 6-7, 2025, bringing together leaders from Air and Space Force installations across the state. The forum provided a platform for commanders and senior enlisted leaders to discuss key state and federal issues affecting military operations, including infrastructure, cost of living, and quality of life concerns. Through collaborative discussions and strategic planning, participants worked to identify solutions that enhance mission readiness and support service members and their families.
Department of the Air Force California Installation Commanders Caucus (DAF-CICC) tour The Crucible Innovation Lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 7, 2025. The visit was part of DAF-CICC, where leaders from Air and Space Force installations across the state collaborated on key issues affecting military operations, infrastructure, and quality of life. The Crucible Innovation Lab showcases cutting-edge technologies and fosters innovation to enhance mission readiness. (Courtesy photo by Maj. Kelsey Tarver) 
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Yamamoto, 144th Mission Support Group commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Col. Geoffrey Cameron, 9th Reconnaissance Wing A5/7/8 director, right, listen intently during opening remarks at the Department of the Air Force California Installation Commanders Caucus (DAF-CICC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2025. DAF-CICC provides a forum for leaders from Air and Space Force installations across California to address key state and federal issues, including infrastructure, cost of living, and quality of life concerns. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma) 
U.S. Air Force Col. Jay Johnson, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, delivers opening remarks during the Department of the Air Force California Installation Commanders Caucus (DAF-CICC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2025. DAF-CICC provides a forum for leaders from Air and Space Force installations across California to address key state and federal issues, including infrastructure, cost of living, and quality of life concerns. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma) 
Department of the Air Force installation commanders and senior enlisted leaders participate in a discussion during the Department of the Air Force California Installation Commanders Caucus (DAF-CICC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2025. DAF-CICC provides a forum for leaders from Air and Space Force installations across California to address key state and federal issues, including infrastructure, cost of living, and quality of life concerns. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma) 
U.S. Space Force Col. Andrew Dermanoski, Space Base Delta 3 commander, participates in a discussion during the Department of the Air Force California Installation Commanders Caucus (DAF-CICC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2025. DAF-CICC provides a forum for leaders from Air and Space Force installations across California to address key state and federal issues, including infrastructure, cost of living, and quality of life concerns. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma) 
U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, participates in a discussion during the Department of the Air Force California Installation Commanders Caucus (DAF-CICC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2025. DAF-CICC provides a forum for leaders from Air and Space Force installations across California to address key state and federal issues, including infrastructure, cost of living, and quality of life concerns. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma) 
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Justin Stoltzfus, 412th Test Wing command chief master sergeant, participates in a discussion during the Department of the Air Force California Installation Commanders Caucus (DAF-CICC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2025. DAF-CICC provides a forum for leaders from Air and Space Force installations across California to address key state and federal issues, including infrastructure, cost of living, and quality of life concerns. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)