U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space (S4S) commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, greets U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, United States Strategic Command commander, in front of S4S Headquarters at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 30, 2025. S4S hosted Gen. Cotton to showcase the vital role space operations plays in strategic deterrence.

From left, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Tina R. Timmerman, U.S. Space Forces - Space (S4S) command senior enlisted leader; U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, United States Strategic Command commander; and USSF Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, S4S commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, stand in front of S4S Headquarters at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 30, 2025. While at S4S, Gen. Cotton received a mission brief and met with S4S members to discuss the vital role space operations plays in strategic deterrence.

From left, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Tina R. Timmerman, U.S. Space Forces - Space (S4S) command senior enlisted leader; U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, United States Strategic Command commander; and USSF Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, S4S commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, stand in front of S4S Headquarters at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 30, 2025. While at S4S, Gen. Cotton received a mission brief and met with S4S members to discuss the vital role space operations plays in strategic deterrence.

U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, United States Strategic Command commander, left, and Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space (S4S) commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, view a display showing S4S heritage and heraldry items at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 30, 2025. S4S hosted Gen. Cotton to showcase the vital role space operations play in strategic deterrence. His visit highlights the interwoven missions of the two commands that strengthen the military’s ability to deter, defend, and prevail in an era of global challenges.