News | Nov. 12, 2024

S4S participates in local Remembrance Day ceremony

By Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman U.S. Space Forces - Space Public Affairs

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.

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, S4S commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, gave the keynote speech while also participating in a wreath ceremony with Chief Master Sgt. Tina R. Timmerman, S4S command senior enlisted leader.

Wreaths were laid by each participating nation and American Legion Post 534.