{"id":3775,"date":"2026-07-18T17:07:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T17:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationwideinterstatemovers.com\/?p=3775"},"modified":"2026-07-18T17:07:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T17:07:56","slug":"u-s-airman-23-killed-in-freak-accident-at-space-force-base","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationwideinterstatemovers.com\/?p=3775","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Airman, 23, Killed in Freak Accident at Space Force Base"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<div>\n<p>A 23-year-old U.S. Air Force airman was killed after the heavy equipment he was operating rolled down an embankment at California\u2019s Vandenberg Space Force Base. Airman 1st Class Cedric Eneluna was pronounced dead at the scene on Thursday by the Santa Barbara County Coroner\u2019s Office. No one else was injured in the incident, and officials have launched a Safety Investigation Board inquiry to determine exactly what happened. Originally from the Philippines, Eneluna moved to St. Louis, Missouri, before enlisting in the Air Force on March 5, 2024, and Vandenberg was his first duty assignment. He served with the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron\u2019s Pavements and Equipment Flight, a team known as the \u201cDirt Boyz,\u201d which maintains the infrastructure supporting the base\u2019s space launch and missile testing operations. \u201cOur Vandenberg family is grieving alongside Cedric\u2019s loved ones and his teammates,\u201d said Col. James T. Horne III, commander of Vandenberg Space Force Base. \u201cHe made a lasting impression on his teammates through his character, dedication, and genuine care for others.\u201d Lt. Col. Seth Poulsen said Eneluna \u201cbrought out the best in everyone.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwideinterstatemovers.com\/?p=3770\">\u2018Daily Show\u2019 Exposes JD Vance\u2019s Super Weird \u2018Kink\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Read it at <span>New York Post<\/span><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 23-year-old U.S. Air Force airman was killed after the heavy equipment he was operating rolled down an embankment at California\u2019s Vandenberg Space Force Base. Airman 1st Class Cedric Eneluna was pronounced dead at the scene on Thursday by the Santa Barbara County Coroner\u2019s Office. 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