April 16, 2024

U.S. Sen. Bennet visits NSDC, JCO

Senior U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado visited the National Space Defense Center and Joint Commercial Operations cell at Schriever SFB in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 4, 2024. The JCO is an extension of the National Space Defense Center operations floor, and it leverages commercial providers to provide diverse, timely Space Domain Awareness in direct support of the NSDC’s core protect and defend mission. The NSDC directly supports space defense unity of effort and expands information sharing in space defense operations among the DoD, National Reconnaissance Office, and other interagency partners. The NSDC is one of five operations centers for U.S. Space Forces – Space. The S4S mission is to plan, integrate, conduct, and assess global space operations in order to deliver combat relevant space effects, in, from, and to space, for Combatant Commanders, Coalition partners, the Joint Force, and the Nation.

April 2, 2024

JCO hosts Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of the Air Force Kristyn Jones

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Ms. Barbara Golf, Space Systems Command Strategic Advisor for Space Domain Awareness, briefs U.S. Air Force Col. Frank Kincaid, left, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Space Forces-Space, and the Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, and Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of the Air Force Kristyn Jones, right, during a visit to the Joint Commercial Operations cell in Colorado Springs, Colo., March 26, 2024. Jones received a mission brief and gained a better understanding of the JCO’s increasing commercial capabilities and international engagement and cooperation efforts. The JCO is an extension of the National Space Defense Center operations floor, and it leverages commercial providers to provide diverse, timely SDA in direct support of the NSDC’s core protect and defend mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

March 29, 2024

NSDC hosts Associate Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Mr. Harry Mornston, left, Associate Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence, and U.S. Space Force Col. Matthew Bruno, National Space Defense Center Deputy Director of Intelligence, pose for a photo during a visit to the organization at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., March 22, 2024. Mornston visited the NSDC as part of a larger visit to various intelligence units on Peterson SFB and Schriever SFB. The NSDC, in unified action with allies and mission partners, deters aggression, defends capabilities, and defeats adversaries throughout the conflict continuum in order to gain and maintain space superiority. (U.S. Space Force photo by Dennis Rogers)

March 20, 2024

USSPACECOM Commander visits JCO

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Space Force Gen. Stephen Whiting, center, commander, U.S. Space Command, listens to a briefing during a visit to the Joint Commercial Operations Cell facility in Colorado Springs, Colo., March 13, 2024. Whiting received a JCO mission brief. The JCO is an extension of the National Space Defense Center operations floor, and it leverages best-of-breed commercial providers to deliver diverse, timely Space Domain Awareness (SDA) in direct support of the NSDC’s core protect and defend mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

March 14, 2024

CIC members gather for CONOP development

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — Members of the Commercial Integration Cell pose for a photo during an Operational Concept of Operations (CONOP) development workshop Mar. 7, 2024, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. The two day workshop was designed to bring together key stakeholders from the Combined Space Operations Center, U.S. Space Forces-Space and commercial mission partners to collaborate on a formalized CONOP that would align the collective vision for the CIC. During the workshop, attendees revised the CIC mission statement and vision to better capture the way forward to continue commercial integration into operations.

March 12, 2024

USSPACECOM Commander visits NSDC, recognizes key intel member

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Force Gen. Stephen Whiting, left, commander, U.S Space Command, shakes hands with Mr. Nathaniel Bundy, National Space Defense Center lead threat analyst, during a visit to Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., March 8, 2024. Bundy was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Richard J. Kerr Government Award by a panel of current and former senior intelligence and national security professionals. As a U.S. Army reserve officer, Bundy embodies Army values, showing remarkable selflessness in mentoring joint enlisted personnel, enabling their rapid mastery of the intricate domain of space. The NSDC deters aggression, defends capabilities, and defeats adversaries throughout the conflict continuum in order to gain and maintain space superiority. (U.S. Space Force photo by Dalton Prejeant)

March 1, 2024

What does it take to be a Supra Coder?

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — The U.S. Space Force launched its Supra Coder program in 2021 to capitalize on internal digital talent and better enable Guardians to create innovative software that would enhance warfighting capabilities. While most Guardians who apply for the program already have a basic level of programming skills, this is not a prerequisite, and did not deter Tech. Sgt. Anthony Caldemone, Missile Warning Center Systems Integration non-commissioned officer in charge.

Feb. 29, 2024

A Guardian and His Saxophone

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — Sometimes even the simplest of hobbies or activities can evolve into a life-long passion. With determination, dedication, and a hint of luck, that passion can lead to the most unlikely of places, or participating in events that would not have been possible otherwise. Life is a musical journey, after all, and few understand that better than U.S. Space Force Maj. Derick Perry, U.S. Space Forces-Space financial management division chief. Originally from Fort Polk, Louisiana, discovered his passion early-on, played to the sweet tune of a bronzed alto saxophone.

Feb. 23, 2024

NSDC hosts STAFFDEL

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Force Col. Stephen Lyon, National Space Defense Center director, hosts Ms. Caryn Hamner, left, National Security Advisor, Office of Senator Fischer (R-NE) and Mr. Frank Broomell, right, NSA, Office of Senator Gillibrand (D-NY) during visit at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., Feb. 22, 2024. Hamner and Broomell also visited the Joint Commercial Operations Cell in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 21, 2024. Hamner and Broomell received mission briefings from the NSDC and JCO, as part of a larger familiarization tour across the state of Colorado. The NSDC deters aggression, defends capabilities, and defeats adversaries throughout the conflict continuum in order to gain and maintain space superiority. The JCO, an extension of the NSDC operations floor, provides the space defense enterprise with timely and accurate identification, analysis, and warning of potential counterspace activity, leveraging industry and allied capabilities at the non-classified level to enable maximum distribution and collaboration in support of operational and strategic objectives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Feb. 15, 2024

U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific participates in Keen Edge 24

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific participated in Keen Edge 24 Feb. 1-8, 2024, throughout the Indo-Pacific region.