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.”

June 30, 2021

USSF selects 2 JTF-SD Sailors to be Guardians

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Space Force, working with the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, selected 50 active-duty volunteers from those services to transfer into the Space Force beginning this month.

June 14, 2021

JTF-SD celebrates Army's 246th birthday

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — SCHRIEVER AFB, Colo. - Brig. Gen. Tom James, Joint Task Force-Space Defense commander, left, and Army Staff Sgt. Justice Morales, JTF-SD targets division member, right, cut the cake with a sword during the unit's celebration of the Army's 246th birthday June 11, 2021 at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. James and Morales, the most senior and

June 14, 2021

JTF-SD resumes in-person hail, farewell events

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Army Brig. Gen. Tom James, Joint Task Force-Space Defense commander, makes comments during the organization's first hail and farewell event since the pandemic at the pavilion at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, May 27, 2021. The picnic provided a venue to recognize several members for their contributions to the organization as well as an

June 10, 2021

NSDC, JTF-SD foundational to protecting the space domain

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The National Space Defense Center and its parent headquarters, the Joint Task Force-Space Defense — both with a mission to protect and defend national interests in the space domain — have come a long way since their high-profile beginnings almost six years ago.

June 7, 2021

JTF-SD hosts NGA SEL

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — SCHRIEVER AFB, Colo. - Master Sgt. Herbert McDonald, Joint Task Force-Space Defense NCOIC Operations Integration Division, briefs Chief Master Sgt. John Ebbrecht, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency senior enlisted advisor, during his visit to the organization May 13, 2021, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. McDonald explained some of the

May 19, 2021

MCPON talks operational space capabilities, meets with USSPACECOM, JTF-SD Sailors

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith visited Peterson and Schriever Air Force bases on May 17.