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Dec. 10, 2024

S4S Guardians participate in SFA Spacepower Conference

ORLANDO, Fla. — U.S. Space Forces - Space Guardians from Space Delta 5 and Space Delta 15 contribute on a panel during SFA Space Power Conference. U.S. Space Force Spc. 3 William McLaughlin, Space Delta 15 intelligence targets analyst, and Sgt. Alexandra Barnes, Space Delta 5 laser deconfliction supervisor, speak on a Junior Guardians Perspective Panel at the Space Force Association Spacepower conference in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 10, 2024. McLaughlin spoke about his experience joining the Space Force, the traits he thinks makes a good Guardian, and why he joined the military. Barnes mentioned not knowing the full extent of the Space Force's warfighting mission until after joining, but expressed that she now understands everything the Space Force provides, and she loves it.

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Dec. 6, 2024

S4S celebrates one-year anniversary since establishment

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — U.S. Space Forces - Space celebrated its one-year anniversary today since its establishment on Dec. 6, 2023. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Frank R. Kincaid, S4S deputy commander, provided the event's remarks and performed a cake-cutting ceremony with U.S. Space Force Spec. 3 Nicholas Schultz, Space Delta 5 missile defense/missile warning operator, as it is military tradition to have the most senior-ranking and most junior-ranking members to cut in unison.

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Nov. 27, 2024

Global Sentinel 25 Mid-Planning Conference

BRASILIA, Brazil — Global Sentinel 25 Mid-Planning Conference

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Nov. 21, 2024

Guardians Go the Distance: Four Space Delta 15 Guardians complete ultramarathons

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Four U.S. Space Force Guardians from Space Delta 15 recently faced the challenging terrain of a 50K Bobcat Trail Race ultramarathon in Colorado Springs, Colo., and 50K Spartan Ultra, in Dallas, Texas, Oct. 19, 2024, which tested both physical and mental endurance. These events, which pushed them beyond their previous experiences, showcased the power of perseverance and teamwork—values that are foundational to the Space Force.

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Nov. 19, 2024

SDA TAP Lab and JCO-F host roadshow at Schriever SFB

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Tools, Applications and Processes (TAP) Lab and Joint Commercial Operations – Futures (JCO-F) hosted a roadshow here, Oct. 30, 2024.

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Nov. 15, 2024

USecAF Dalton receives in-depth S4S mission brief during Vandenberg immersion

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — S4S had the privilege of hosting the Department of the Air Force's second highest-ranking official, Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton, during her first visit to Vandenberg Space Force Base, Nov. 14, 2024.

Military members salute facing military flags.

Nov. 12, 2024

S4S participates in local Remembrance Day ceremony

ORCUTT, Calif. — U.S. Space Forces - Space members from Australia, Canada, the U.K. and U.S. participated in a Remembrance Day ceremony, hosted by the American Legion Post 534 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Orcutt, Calif., Nov. 11, 2024. Remembrance Day is recognized by our Coalition partners and pays tribute to those who gave their lives in World War I, and to all the men and women who have served since.

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Nov. 7, 2024

Schriever Spacepower Series: Lt. Gen. Schiess delivers S4S insight at Mitchell Institute

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE) hosted U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, for a fireside chat as part of their Schriever Spacepower Series Nov. 5.

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Nov. 7, 2024

Operation Olympic Defender: Allied Space Operations Centers prioritize efforts for a shared Space Common Operational Picture

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — Space Delta 5 and the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC) hosted a 3-day Operation Olympic Defender Common Operational Picture (COP) working group, consisting of space representatives from the Australian Space Operations Centre, Canadian Space Operations Centre and United Kingdom National Space Operations Centre. Specialists from USSF Space Operations Command, headquarters USSPACECOM and MITRE also supported this founding event.

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Nov. 6, 2024

CIC expands to include SDA and ISR capabilities

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — Today during a Mitchell Institute fireside chat Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces – Space commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, announced the expansion of the S4S Commercial Integration Cell (CIC) by five members, with two additional companies in the process of joining.