Col. Eric Bogue is the Commander, Space Base Delta 41, headquartered at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. As commander he leads a team responsible for combat support, combat service support, weapon system infrastructure, and installation support to space operational missions at Schriever SFB.
Originally from Vanderbilt, Mich., Col. Bogue enlisted in the Air Force in 1993 as a radar maintenance specialist. Col. Bogue received his commission through Officer Training School in December 2003. The colonel’s career includes assignments in multiple space and missile operations and staff positions including the 310th Missile Wing, 45th Space Wing, 50th Space Wing, Air Staff, Air Force Space Command and the National Reconnaissance Office.
Prior to his current position, Col. Bogue was the Deputy Director, National Space Defense Center, Schriever SFB, Colo. where he served as second in command of the nation's sole Joint and Inter-Agency operations center responsible for operational space Superiority command and control.
EDUCATION
2001 Bachelor of Arts, Management, University of Phoenix
2004 Undergraduate Missile Training, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
2005 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2008 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2011 Masters of Science, Aerospace Aviation Science Technology, Embry Riddle University
2013 USAF Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2015 Masters of Science, Strategic Intelligence Studies, National Intelligence University, Washington D.C.
2023 Air War College, Strategic Studies, West Space Seminar, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. November 1993 - July 1994, Student, Electronic Systems, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.
2. August 1994 - June 1996, Ground Jammer Apprentice, 99th Range Support Squadron, Ark.
3. July 1996 - August 1999, Ground Radar System Journeyman, 728th Air Control Squadron, Eglin AFB, Fla.
4. September 1999 - September 2003, Satellite Systems Operator, Satellite Vehicle Operator, Lead Operations Scheduler, 3d Space Operations Squadron, Schriever AFB, Colo.
5. January 2004 - July 2004 Space and Missile Ops Student, Vandenberg AFB, Calif.
6. July 2004 - July 2008, Deputy Combat Crew Commander, Combat Crew Commander, Instructor, Evaluator, Exec Officer, 564th Missile Squadron, Malmstrom AFB,
Mont.
7. July 2008 – July 2011, Chief, Group Standardization & Evaluation; Delta IV Operations Integrator, 45 Launch Group, Patrick AFB, Fla.
8. July 2011 - July 2012, Chief, Integration and Readiness, Air Force Element SAF, Washington, D.C.
9. July 2012 - July 2013, Flight Commander, Operational Support Squadron, Aerospace Data Facility-East (National Reconnaissance Office), Fort Belvoir, Va.
10. July 2013 - August 2014, Deputy Chief, Space Training Branch, Space Force Development and Training Division, Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon
11. August 2014 - August 2015, Student, National Intelligence University, Washington, D.C.
12. August 2015 - October 2017, Operations Officer, 3d Space Operations Squadron, Schriever AFB, Colo.
13. October 2017 - September 2018, Chief, Mission Execution Inspection Branch, Air Force Space Command Inspector General, Peterson AFB, Colo.
14. September 2018 - May 2019, Executive Officer, Air Force Space Command Deputy Commander, Peterson AFB, Colo.
15. May 2019 – July 2021, Commander, NRO Space Launch, Vandenberg AFB, Calif.
16. August 2021 – June 2022, Vice Commander, Space Delta 8, Space Operations Command, Schriever Space Force Base, Colo.
17. June 2022 – May 2023, Student, Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
18. May 2023 – May 2024, Chief Exercise Support, U.S. Space Command J7, Peterson SFB, Colo.
19. May 2024 – June 2025, Deputy Director, National Space Defense Center, Schriever SFB, Colo.
20. June 2025 – Present, Commander, Space Base Delta 41, Schriever SFB, Colo.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf Clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Device with three oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
Master Space Badge
Missile Operation Badge
Inspector General Badge
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant December 19, 2003
First Lieutenant December 19, 2005
Captain December 19, 2007
Major December 1, 2013
Lieutenant Colonel September 1, 2018
Colonel March 1, 2024
(Current as of June 2025)