Never a Rodeo Without Space

U.S. Army Gen. James Dickinson, United States Space Command commander, makes opening remarks before the 82nd Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo ‘Space Night’ at the Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 14, 2023. Senior military leaders from U.S. Space Command, Space Operations Command and Space Base Delta 1 were recognized for their dedication to ensuring there is ‘Never a Day Without Space.’ (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Never a Rodeo Without Space

Cowboys compete in steer wrestling for Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo ‘Space Night’ at the Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 14, 2023. More than 200 contestants from the U.S., Canada and Mexico competed for the title of national circuit champion. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Never a Rodeo Without Space

Attendees of Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo ‘Space Night’ watch the steer wrestling competition at the Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 14, 2023. The Rodeo lineup also includes bareback riding, breakaway roping, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, bull riding and mutton busting. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Never a Rodeo Without Space

Barrel racer competitor Waverly Schaffner, daughter of U.S. Navy Capt. Jon Schaffner, U.S. Space Command executive officer, carries the U.S. Space Command flag during the 82nd Pikes Peak or Bust ‘Space Night’ at the Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 14, 2023. Since 1946, the proceeds from PPOB have gone to support local military and their families with quality-of-life initiatives and continues to be the main mission of the organization. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Never a Rodeo Without Space

Attendees of Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo ‘Space Night’ watch the steer wrestling competition at the Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 14, 2023. The Rodeo lineup also includes bareback riding, breakaway roping, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, bull riding and mutton busting. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Never a Rodeo Without Space

A spectator of Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo ‘Space Night’ watches saddle bronc riding competitors from the stands of the Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 14, 2023. Rodeo has a long history in Colorado Springs that dates back to 1911, when events were first hosted in the old Sportsman’s Park between North Nevada and North Cascade Avenue. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Never a Rodeo Without Space

Livestock await the team roping event for the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo ‘Space Night’ at the Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 14, 2023. Over 60 rules and regulations are in place to ensure the welfare of livestock competing in the PPOB Rodeo. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Never a Rodeo Without Space

Angie Dickinson, wife of U.S. Army Gen. James Dickinson, United States Space Command commander, speaks to sponsors of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 14, 2023. The PPOB Rodeo recognized U.S. Space Command, Space Operations Command and Space Base Delta 1 for maintaining a safe, secure and sustainable space environment. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Never a Rodeo Without Space

Published July 24, 2023
By Senior Airman Brooke Wise

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- U.S. Army Gen. James Dickinson, United States Space Command commander, makes opening remarks before the 82nd Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo ‘Space Night’ at the Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 14, 2023. Senior military leaders from U.S. Space Command, Space Operations Command and Space Base Delta 1 were recognized for their dedication to ensuring there is ‘Never a Day Without Space.’ (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise)