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Dec. 19, 2024

Rising Through the Ranks: NSDC Airman completes USSF Officer Training

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — From his hometown of Laurel, Md., to the forefront of space operations, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Keandrey Freeman is embarking on a new chapter in his military career as he transitions from his role as the Senior Enlisted Leader of the National Space Defense Center’s Command, Control, Communications, and Computers/Cyber (C4) Directorate, to becoming a Space Operations Officer.

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Dec. 17, 2024

National Space Defense Center spearheads NACE experiments

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — The National Space Defense Center has created the NSDC Advanced Concept Experimentation (NACE) to innovate and optimize the NSDC’s ability to execute the protect and defend mission.

Space Force leaders speak at a conference on stage.

Dec. 16, 2024

Space Component Commands highlight warfighting efforts at Spacepower 2024 conference

Orlando, Fla. — Space component field command leadership came together to discuss successes and challenges and provide insights into their missions during a panel at the Spacepower Conference.

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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.

International military members attend a conference on space.

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.

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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.