March 12, 2024

USSPACECOM Commander visits NSDC, recognizes key intel member

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Force Gen. Stephen Whiting, left, commander, U.S Space Command, shakes hands with Mr. Nathaniel Bundy, National Space Defense Center lead threat analyst, during a visit to Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., March 8, 2024. Bundy was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Richard J. Kerr Government Award by a panel of current and former senior intelligence and national security professionals. As a U.S. Army reserve officer, Bundy embodies Army values, showing remarkable selflessness in mentoring joint enlisted personnel, enabling their rapid mastery of the intricate domain of space. The NSDC deters aggression, defends capabilities, and defeats adversaries throughout the conflict continuum in order to gain and maintain space superiority. (U.S. Space Force photo by Dalton Prejeant)

March 1, 2024

What does it take to be a Supra Coder?

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — The U.S. Space Force launched its Supra Coder program in 2021 to capitalize on internal digital talent and better enable Guardians to create innovative software that would enhance warfighting capabilities. While most Guardians who apply for the program already have a basic level of programming skills, this is not a prerequisite, and did not deter Tech. Sgt. Anthony Caldemone, Missile Warning Center Systems Integration non-commissioned officer in charge.

Feb. 29, 2024

A Guardian and His Saxophone

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — Sometimes even the simplest of hobbies or activities can evolve into a life-long passion. With determination, dedication, and a hint of luck, that passion can lead to the most unlikely of places, or participating in events that would not have been possible otherwise. Life is a musical journey, after all, and few understand that better than U.S. Space Force Maj. Derick Perry, U.S. Space Forces-Space financial management division chief. Originally from Fort Polk, Louisiana, discovered his passion early-on, played to the sweet tune of a bronzed alto saxophone.

Feb. 23, 2024

NSDC hosts STAFFDEL

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Force Col. Stephen Lyon, National Space Defense Center director, hosts Ms. Caryn Hamner, left, National Security Advisor, Office of Senator Fischer (R-NE) and Mr. Frank Broomell, right, NSA, Office of Senator Gillibrand (D-NY) during visit at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., Feb. 22, 2024. Hamner and Broomell also visited the Joint Commercial Operations Cell in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 21, 2024. Hamner and Broomell received mission briefings from the NSDC and JCO, as part of a larger familiarization tour across the state of Colorado. The NSDC deters aggression, defends capabilities, and defeats adversaries throughout the conflict continuum in order to gain and maintain space superiority. The JCO, an extension of the NSDC operations floor, provides the space defense enterprise with timely and accurate identification, analysis, and warning of potential counterspace activity, leveraging industry and allied capabilities at the non-classified level to enable maximum distribution and collaboration in support of operational and strategic objectives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Feb. 15, 2024

U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific participates in Keen Edge 24

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific participated in Keen Edge 24 Feb. 1-8, 2024, throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

Feb. 6, 2024

S4S Ops and Planning Directorate SEL retires

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Dennis Bythewood, left, U.S. Space Forces-Space deputy commander, salutes U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeramey Conley, right, S4S Operations and Planning Directorate senior enlisted leader, during Conley’s retirement ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., Jan. 26, 2024. Conley retired after a combined 24 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and the nation. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Feb. 1, 2024

CSO formally activates S4S, Schiess assumes command

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — The component is entrusted to support all space-based and terrestrial space-based operations for USSPACECOM.

Jan. 9, 2024

Ceremony recognizes C/JFSCC designation, deactivates CFSCC, JTF-SD

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — U.S. Space Command Commander Army Gen. James H. Dickinson designated the commander of U.S. Space Forces-Space (S4S) as his Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander and deactivated the Combined Force Space Component Command and Joint Task Force-Space Defense during ceremonies here and at Schriever SFB, Colo., Jan. 8, 2024.

Jan. 8, 2024

NSDC hosts CMSSF

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Force Senior Master Sgt. Kion Shaw, left, Space Delta 15 senior enlisted leader, shakes hands with Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna, right, during a visit to the organization at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., Jan. 5, 2024. During the visit, Bentivegna received a DEL 15 mission brief and met with key senior enlisted leaders. DEL 15 is the U.S. Space Force’s command and control organization within Space Operations Command that is presented to U.S. Space Command and Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander (C/JFSCC) to accomplish the National Space Defense Center’s protect and defend space mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Jan. 3, 2024

NSDC hosts SEAC Troy E. Black

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Marine Corps SgtMaj. Troy E. Black, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, signs the National Space Defense Center heritage board during a visit to the organization at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., Dec. 19, 2023. Black visited the NSDC to meet with joint enlisted servicemembers as part of a larger familiarization tour of space organizations across the Front Range (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)