76th launches new building

Officials broke ground Feb. 9 for the new 76th Space Control Squadron building at Pete East. Pictured are (left to right) Col. Wayne McGee, 21st Operations Group commander, Col. Jay Santee, 21st Space Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Jim Jennings, 76th SPCS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Allen Clutter)

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76th SPCS launches new building

Published March 6, 2007
By Steve Brady
21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AFB, Colo. -- A new space control squadron is putting down roots in a field at Pete East.

The 21st Operations Group held a groundbreaking for the 76th Space Control Squadron's new building Feb. 9.

"The 76th is one of Air Force Space Command's offensive and defensive counterspace units responsible for operating space control capabilities," said Lt. Col. Jim Jennings, 76th SPCS commander. "The unit also participates in the evaluation and operation of counterspace technologies to meet combatant commander requirements."

The estimated $14 million construction project, an Army Corps of Engineers project, will house about 36,000 square feet. Estimated completion for the building is April 2008.

The squadron's 77 personnel had been located on the flight line in Hanger 104, a rapidly deteriorating hangar. The new building will allow the squadron to "fully optimize" training for its personnel, Colonel Jennings said.

76th launches new building