Honoring Our Defenders: 21st SFS Recognized for Rapid Response
U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Gregory J. Gagnon, USSF Combat Forces Command commander, coins U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Valdez, 21st Security Forces Squadron response force leader, on Peterson Space Force Base, April 3, 2026. Valdez was recognized for acting quickly and decisively in response to a real-world threat in March 2026; his swift actions and coordination were instrumental in resolving these recent events, demonstrating the rapid response capabilities of the 21st SFS. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Justin Todd)
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Senior Airman Justin Todd
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