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  • German Space Command Commander Visits 18 SDS

    U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Jordan Mugg, commander of the 18th Space Defense Squadron, welcomed German Air Force Major General Michael Traut, commander of the German Space Command, to the 18 SDS for a visit Dec. 19, 2023.

  • Down to Earth with Space Delta 2

    On this edition of Down to Earth, we are checking in with a coalition partner from Space Delta 2, Royal Air Force Cpl. Alexander Payne, 18th Space Defense Squadron orbital analysist, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

  • Operation JULEMAND 2023

    On Nov. 29, 2023, with Christmas just three weeks away, members of Pituffik SB traveled north—70 miles as the reindeer fly—on a special sleigh provided by Air Greenland. The team, including the much-awaited Julemand, arrived at the village of Qaanaaq in the arctic darkness at 1 p.m. to deliver gifts

  • December's Outstanding Performer

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Patrick Hayes, Space Base Delta 1 Inspector General exercise manager, is SBD 1’s Outstanding Performer for December.

  • Forging a trail for connection

    Hiking group run by Peterson Space Force Base Guardian, connects people associated with the military through the enjoyment and exploration of Colorado's wilderness.

  • Keeping memories alive: Remembering Capt. David I. Lyon

    It’s been a decade since a Peterson Airman was killed in action, but his memory lives on, especially with his former colleagues. Capt. David I. Lyon died Dec. 27, 2013, while conducting combat operations near Kabul, Afghanistan. Lyon was deployed from the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron here and

  • Cyber and Intel integration underscored by SpOC commanders

    Space Operations Command presented an overview panel at the inaugural Space Force Association Spacepower Conference, Dec. 12, in Orlando, Fla. The panel of Space Delta commanders, moderated by Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander, Space Operations Command, provided a detailed look at the

  • GPS Celebrates 30th Anniversary at Schriever SFB

    Media, local leaders and community partners from across Colorado Springs and beyond came together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Global Positioning System at Schriever SFB, December 9.

  • Space Force Guardians hone cyber defense skills using on-orbit satellite

    In the realm of space operations, the significance of cyberspace security cannot be overstated. Often described as the ‘soft underbelly’ of space operations, it is an area of paramount importance, enabling and supporting space capabilities.To cultivate their expertise, U.S. Space Force Cyber