U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Tina Timmerman, left, U.S. Space-Forces Space Command Senior Enlisted Leader, signs the National Space Defense Center heritage board during a visit to the organization at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., April 10, 2025. Timmerman visited the NSDC to recognize outstanding performers who went above and beyond during Apollo Griffin 25-1. (U.S. Space Force photo by Dalton Prejeant)

U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Tina Timmerman, left, U.S. Space-Forces Space Command Senior Enlisted Leader, coins USSF Spc. 4 Garrett Knowlton, right, 15th Cyberspace Squadron Cyber Intel Analyst, at the National Space Defense Center at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., April 10, 2025. During Apollo Griffin 25-1, Knowlton effectively utilized limited resources to maximize impact, providing critical insights to leadership and shaping space domain awareness. (U.S. Space Force photo by Dalton Prejeant)

U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Tina Timmerman, left, U.S. Space-Forces Space Command Senior Enlisted Leader, coins USSF Capt. William Sasser, right, 3rd Space Operations Squadron Crew Commander, at the National Space Defense Center at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., April 10, 2025. During Apollo Griffin 25-1, Sasser enabled his team to directly inform decisions at all levels and established realistic timelines and system requirements for operating in a contested domain. (U.S. Space Force photo by Dalton Prejeant)