As demand for commercial and national security launches continues to increase, leaders at Vandenberg Space Force Base say the installation must modernize its infrastructure to keep pace with the future of space operations. The event focused on strengthening partnerships with industry while identifying new ways to accelerate infrastructure projects needed to support future launch operations. Col. James Horne, Commander of Vandenberg Space Force Base, said the installation is uniquely positioned to support the nation’s growing space enterprise. "As these infrastructure projects are coming in, you’ll see an increase in the launch activity,” he said. “These infrastructure projects are going to benefit all our local community and local businesses.”