The first group of U.S. Space Force recruiters listen to Maj. Gen. Edward Thomas, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, as he virtually explains the impact they have on the future of Space Force on Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 9, 2021. Thomas discussed key components to recruiting Guardians and the importance of recruiting as a whole for the Armed Forces. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Kadielle Shaw)