White Sands Missile Range hosted a dual-purpose ceremony on June 9, 2026: the White Sands Test Center’s Relinquishment of Command, honoring White Sands Test Center Commander Col. Matthew Johnson, and a Casing of Colors Ceremony, deactivating the Test Center.
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