Sept. 1, 2022

JTF-SD hosts mentorship motorcycle ride, emphasizes safety

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — If you heard any loud revving, it was our team. Members of the Joint Task Force- Space Defense participated in a mentorship motorcycle ride here, Aug. 22, 2022. The mentorship motorcycle event was designed to cultivate and sustain a culture of responsible motorcycle riding within the JTF-SD. This event marked the first overwhelmingly successful ride with increased participation since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating momentum within the organization to begin riding more frequently as a cohesive team.

Aug. 29, 2022

JTF-SD turns three

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Erway, noncommissioned officer in charge of the cybersecurity operations center (CSOC), U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeramey Conley, command senior enlisted leader of the JTF-SD, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom James, commander of the JTF-SD, and U.S. Navy Lt. Keith Moody, intelligence integration analyst for the National Space Defense Center pose for a photo during the organization’s third birthday ceremony at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 26, 2022. The JTF-SD was formed as a functional component command under U.S. Space Command Aug. 29, 2019 and recognized in an establishing ceremony Oct. 21, 2019. The JTF-SD’s mission is, in unified action with mission partners, to deter aggression, defend capabilities and defeat adversaries throughout the continuum of conflict in order to maintain space superiority in the USSPACECOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Aug. 29, 2022

One year into Initial Operational Capability, U.S. Space Command is protecting, defending the space domain

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Command celebrated its third anniversary Aug. 29, 2022, by focusing on the myriad of mission accomplishments throughout the year.

Aug. 24, 2022

JTF-SD spouse aims to reboot Homefront program

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — As the daughter of a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and an experienced U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force military spouse of seven years, Stevi Stephens-Martin joined the Joint Task Force-Space Defense team alongside her husband, U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Phillip Martin, after moving here from the National Reconnaissance Office headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia. Stephens-Martin’s goal is to garner volunteers and support for the JTF-SD Homefront program in order to get after the organization’s number one priority, its people.

Aug. 12, 2022

JTF-SD Soldier becomes Guardian

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Coming from a graduating class of only 80 people in the small town of Tulia, Texas, Stephen Compton began his career in the U.S. Army as a combat arms and artillery Solider.

Aug. 11, 2022

New USSPACECOM intelligence director visits JTF-SD

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom James, left, commander of the Joint Task Force-Space Defense, and U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Brian D. Sidari, right, the new intelligence director of U.S. Space Command, pose for a photo at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 11, 2022. During his visit to the JTF-SD, Sidari received a mission brief and was indoctrinated on the organization’s mission. The JTF-SD’s mission is, in unified action with mission partners, to deter aggression, defend capabilities and defeat adversaries throughout the continuum of conflict in order to maintain space superiority in the USSPACECOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Aug. 9, 2022

JCO executes DRAGON Army Ops days to ensure commercial space integration

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Joint Task Force-Space Defense Commercial Operations cell (JCO) hosts bi-weekly Defense Readiness Agile Gaming Online Network (DRAGON) Army Operations days in order to continuously develop, test and refine the organization’s operations.

Aug. 5, 2022

JTF-SD members ‘Embrace the Ruck’

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — From left, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Benjamin Tuck, special technical operations chief for the Joint Task Force-Space Defense; U.S. Space Force Senior Master Sgt. Lance Thibault, senior enlisted leader for the National Space Defense Center; U.S. Army Lt. Col. Claude Lambert, future operations division chief for the JTF-SD; U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Christopher Higgins, current plans branch chief for the JTF-SD; U.S. Space Force Tech. Sgt. Cameron Skinner, crew chief for the NSDC, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Dennis Bradley, command group executive assistant for the JTF-SD, participate in an ‘Embrace the Ruck’ event at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 5, 2022. The event consisted of a 12-mile ruck march around the perimeter of the installation and all participants wore packs weighing a minimum of 30 pounds. Additionally, participants were encouraged to fill their packs with non-perishable food items that could be donated to local food banks. The JTF-SD collectively contributed over 120 pounds of food. (Courtesy graphic illustration)

July 28, 2022

GEN Nakasone visits JTF-SD

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo — U.S. Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency and chief of the Central Security Service, speaks with U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Dennis Bythewood, deputy commander of the Joint Task Force-Space Defense at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, July 26, 2022. Nakasone visited the organization to better understand how intelligence supports the JTF-SD mission. The JTF-SD, and its National Space Defense Center, provide unprecedented unity of effort with the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and National Reconnaissance Office to protect and defend against threats in the space domain. Through this partnering, the JTF-SD brings to bear the full force of the U.S. Government and synchronizes space superiority planning and operations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Lekendrick Stallworth)

July 21, 2022

JTF-SD hosts CAPSTONE fellows

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Joint Task Force-Space Defense hosts fellows from the National Defense University’s CAPSTONE course at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, July 21, 2022. The CAPSTONE course objective is to make new general and flag officers more effective in planning and employing U.S. forces in joint and combined operations. Fellows visited the JTF-SD to gain a better understanding of how the organization executes its protect and defend mission through its operations center, the National Space Defense Center, space domain awareness units and emerging space defense units. The JTF-SD, and its NSDC, provide unprecedented unity of effort with the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and National Reconnaissance Office to protect and defend against threats in the space domain. (U.S. Space Force photo by Lekendrick Stallworth)