Oct. 11, 2022

Space Force embeds Cyber Squadrons into delta missions

Schriever Space Force Base, Colo. — The Orbital Defense Initiation, or ODIN, is Space Delta 9’s initial training course where new members gain common knowledge on orbital mechanics, warfare principles, current threats to space assets and more.However, their most recent graduation included Guardians wearing patches other than DEL 9’s.The three ODIN graduates from Space Delta 6’s 69th

Oct. 11, 2022

JTF-SD Soldier transfers into USSF

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — From left, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom James, commander of the Joint Task Force-Space Defense, U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Maurice Erickson, 1st Sgt. for the JTF-SD, and Erickson's spouse, Amanda, participate in an interservice transfer ceremony at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 21, 2022. James presided over the ceremony and administered the oath of enlistment to Erickson as he transferred into the U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Oct. 5, 2022

U.K. makes history, leads SACT Meridian cell for the first time

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Following two weeks of training with the Joint Task Force-Space Defense Commercial Operations Cell (JCO), the United Kingdom successfully led its first Sprint Advanced Concept Training (SACT) Meridian cell shift out of High Wycombe, England, Aug. 1-5, 2022.

Oct. 4, 2022

DAF IG office visits JTF-SD

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Davis, the Inspector General of the Secretary of the Air Force, left, listens to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom James, commander of the Joint Task Force-Space Defense during his visit to the organization at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 30, 2022. During the visit, Davis, as well as Lee M. Russ, member of the Senior Executive Service and the executive director for the Office of Special Investigations Office of Special Projects, received a capabilities briefing and a tour of the SMSgt H. Robert Mosley II operations floor. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Oct. 4, 2022

HQMC director of strategy and plans division visits JTF-SD

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Simon Doran, director of Strategy and Plans Division, Headquarters Marine Corps, listens to a briefing by U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Maurice Erickson, right, 1st Sgt. for the Joint Task Force-Space Defense during his visit to the organization at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 29, 2022. Doran received a mission brief from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom James, commander of the JTF-SD. The JTF-SD, in unified action with mission partners, deters aggression, defends capabilities, and defeats adversaries throughout the continuum of conflict. (U.S. Space Force photo illustration by Tiana Williams) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)

Sept. 28, 2022

NSDC gains new director

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – After 30 years of unique space experience, U.S. Space Force Col. Stephen Lyon took the reins as the new director of the National Space Defense Center and the director of operations for the Joint Task Force-Space Defense here, July 11, 2022.

Sept. 20, 2022

Space Force reveals official song: ‘Semper Supra’

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The U.S. Space Force, the newest military branch established in 2019, has officially adopted its own song titled, "Semper Supra" that was unveiled during the 2022 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 20.

Sept. 16, 2022

Innovate, Accelerate, Thrive…JTF-SD celebrates the Air Force at 75

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Members of the Joint Task Force-Space Defense pose for a photo during the organization’s celebration of the U.S. Air Force’s 75th anniversary at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 15, 2022. Airmen, past and present, are indispensable teammates in the Joint Force. They provide America with the air and spacepower needed to defend the nation, deter or defeat adversaries, reassure partners and allies, and help diplomacy proceed from a position of strength. One team, one fight. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Sept. 12, 2022

NRO, NSA leaders visit NSDC

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Joint Task Force-Space Defense leaders met with Dr. Troy E. Meink, principal deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office and George C. Barnes, deputy director and senior civilian leader of the National Security Agency at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 31, 2022. Key personnel from both organizations visited the JTF-SD and its National Space Defense Center to receive a mission brief. The JTF-SD, and its NSDC, provide unprecedented unity of effort with the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and NRO to protect and defend against threats in the space domain. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Sept. 9, 2022

HON Calvelli visits JTF-SD

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — From left, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeramey Conley, command senior enlisted leader for the Joint Task Force-Space Defense, U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. John Shaw, deputy commander for U.S. Space Command, Honorable Frank Calvelli, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for space acquisitions and integration, and U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Dennis Bythewood, deputy commander for the JTF-SD pose for a photo during a visit to the organization at Schriever Space Force Base, Sept. 7, 2022. Calvelli received briefings on the organization’s mission including its three core functions of space domain awareness, indications and warning and space superiority operations. 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 U.S. Space Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)