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Jan. 17, 2023
DEL 3 strengthens future of Japan’s space operations

U.S. Space Force Capt. Caleb Funkhouser and Master Sgt. Jamal Huntley, detachment commander and senior enlisted leader for 16th Electromagnetic Warfare Combat Detachment – Alpha, hosted Guardians from U.S. Forces Japan and key leaders from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Space Operations Group
Jan. 12, 2023
State of Colorado Transfers Land to Schriever Space Force Base in Support of Key National Security Missions

The State of Colorado hosted a ‘handing over’ ceremony of Patent 8583 to senior military leaders from Schriever Space Force Base. The Patent transfers title of 640 acres of land located at Schriever Space Force Base — a critical military installation in El Paso County — from the State of Colorado to
Jan. 11, 2023
DEL 3 captain earns USSF Polaris Award for Courage

U.S. Space Force Capt. Victoria Garcia, Space Delta 3 – Space Electromagnetic Warfare chief of the mission planning cell, was awarded the first-ever U.S. Space Force annual Polaris Award for Courage at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Nov. 18, 2022.  
Dec. 21, 2022
New year new bod...pod

As the new year approaches, the Body Composition Machine, or Bod Pod, is a tool that can be utilized to begin a new fitness journey or validate results from an on-going one.
Dec. 20, 2022
Operation Warm Heart – A chance at hope

It started slowly at first, the self-doubt and depression. The feelings of isolation and hopelessness began to grow … Then it hit me all at once like a speeding train. The pills in my medicine cabinet seemed to call out my name, and I began to count them, imagining the calm and silence that would
Dec. 20, 2022
Delta 6 Guardians commended for preventing wildfire

On Dec. 19, 2022, John Forsett, Manitou Springs fire chief, presented letters of commendation to a group of Space Delta 6 Guardians for their actions preventing the spread of a wildfire Nov. 9 near the Manitou Springs Incline. Their actions “prevented further escalation of an incident that would
Dec. 19, 2022
21st Security Forces celebrates new training facility

U.S. Space Force Col. David G. Hanson, Space Base Delta 1 commander, and Tech. Sgt. Jesus Gonzalez, 21st Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of training, cut the ribbon to officially open the new security forces training facility at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 16, 2022. The new
Dec. 16, 2022
Polaris Awards recipients visit JCO

Polaris Awards recipients pose for a group photo during a visit to the Joint Task Force-Space Defense Commercial Operations Cell (JCO) facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dec. 9, 2022.
Dec. 15, 2022
Chief's Corner: Retired CMSgt Tim Omdal

Around the New Year, many of us reflect on the past 12 months and prepare to face the future with a commitment to grow. Have you ever thought, “What is my purpose in the Air and Space Force?” Is this just a job or are you committed to a profession of investing in the people and mission?
Dec. 15, 2022
Congrats to SBD 1’s senior master sergeant selects

The 12 newly selected senior master sergeants pose for a group photo at the hub on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 14, 2022. Senior master sergeants are experienced operational leaders who continue to develop their leadership and management skills and strive to learn the art of strategic