Oct. 21, 2021

JTF-SD recognizes 2 years of operations, wins

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — It has been two years since U.S. Space Command leaders recognized the establishment of Joint Task Force-Space Defense in a ceremony at now-Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. During the interim, JTF-SD has set out to execute its mission to conduct, in unified action with mission partners, space superiority operations to deter aggression, defend capability and defeat adversaries throughout the continuum of conflict.

Oct. 12, 2021

JTF-SD commander named Army’s first Space Operations 2-star

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom James, Joint Task Force-Space Defense commander, was the first Army Space Operation officer to advance beyond the rank of brigadier general at a ceremony in Huntsville, Alabama, Aug. 10, 2021.

Oct. 7, 2021

JTF-SD, partners complete SDA demo

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — First Lt. Hannah Rached, 18th Space Control Squadron Operating Location-Colorado, completes a demonstration of the Joint Task Force-Space Defense’s ability to transmit tasks to Navy assets as part of its threat-focused space domain awareness mission at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, on Oct. 1, 2021.

Sept. 17, 2021

JTF-SD celebrates AF 74th birthday

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo.--Staff Sgt. Stephen Ashley, Joint Task Force-Space Defense cyberspace and enterprise division technician, and Lt. Col. Keith Wilson, JTF-SD assistant director of intelligence, ceremonially cut the cake during the organization's celebration of the Air Force's 74th birthday. "Today we remember the proud heritage of

Sept. 15, 2021

USSPACECOM, JTF-SD host 7th Fleet commander

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Rear Adm. Michael Bernacchi, U.S. Space Command director of Strategy, Plans and Policy; and Brig. Gen. Dennis Bythewood, Joint Task Force-Space Defense deputy commander, hosted Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, 7th Fleet commander, Sept. 13 at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. During the visit, leaders provided their respective mission briefs as the

Sept. 10, 2021

Runners honor 'Mose,' other fallen service members

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Colorado Run for the fallen took participants through Peterson Space Force Base on Sept. 10. Runners, including some from U.S. Space Command's Joint Task Force-Space Defense, honored 115 fallen service members along the route. One of those was U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Harold "Mose" Mosely II, who was assigned to then-Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, at the time of his death in November 2018.

Sept. 8, 2021

USSPACECOM, JTF-SD host DoD Delegation

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — SCHRIEVER SFB, Colo. - Department of Defense Delegation members pose for a group photo during their visit to Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 27, 2021. During their visit, attendees learned about some of the installation's space capabilities and missions including the Joint Task Force-Space Defense in support of the nation's newest

Aug. 23, 2021

JTF-SD hosts Senate Committee representatives

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Brig. Gen. Dennis Bythewood, Joint Task Force-Space Defense deputy commander; Maj. Gen. Brook Leonard, U.S. Space Command chief of staff, and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, JTF-SD command senior enlisted leader, welcome Frank Garcia, Jen Barrett, Matt Pylypciw and Jon Estridge, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence staff, to Schriever Space

Aug. 23, 2021

New SECAF makes first visit to JTF-SD, space ops units

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall recognizes Tech. Sgt. Scott Erway, Joint Task Force-Space Defense noncommissioned officer in charge of monitoring, during his visit to the organization Aug. 23, 2021, at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. The secretary also recognized Maj. Adam Easley, National Space Defense Center mission director, while

Aug. 6, 2021

JTF-SD releases Commander's Vision

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Tom James, Joint Task Force-Space Defense commander, released his vision. This document outlines the organization's guiding principles, timeline, key tasks and desired end state. In the vision, James wrote that JTF-SD is charged with the singular responsibility to protect and defend U.S., allied and commercial capabilities to ensure there is “never a day without space.”