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.