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NSDC gains new director
September 28, 2022 — SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – After 30 years of unique space experience, U.S. Space Force Col. Stephen Lyon took the reins as the new director of the National Space Defense Center and the director of operations for the Joint Task Force-Space Defense here, July 11, 2022... MORE

Innovate, Accelerate, Thrive…JTF-SD celebrates the Air Force at 75
September 16, 2022 — Members of the Joint Task Force-Space Defense pose for a photo during the organization’s celebration of the U.S. Air Force’s 75th anniversary at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Sept 15. 2022. Airmen, past and present, are indispensable teammates in the Joint Force. They provide America with the air and spacepower needed to defend the nation, deter or defeat adversaries, reassure partners and allies, and help diplomacy proceed from a position of strength. One team, one fight. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)... MORE

NRO, NSA leaders visit NSDC
September 12, 2022 — Joint Task Force-Space Defense leaders met with Dr. Troy E. Meink, principal deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office and George C. Barnes, deputy director and senior civilian leader of the National Security Agency at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 31, 2022. Key personnel from both organizations visited the JTF-SD and its National Space Defense Center to receive a mission brief. The JTF-SD, and its NSDC, provide unprecedented unity of effort with the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and NRO to protect and defend against threats in the space domain. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)... MORE

HON Calvelli visits JTF-SD
September 9, 2022 — From left, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeramey Conley, command senior enlisted leader for the Joint Task Force-Space Defense, U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. John Shaw, deputy commander for U.S. Space Command, Honorable Frank Calvelli, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for space acquisitions and integration, and U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Dennis Bythewood, deputy commander for the JTF-SD pose for a photo during a visit to the organization at Schriever Space Force Base, Sept. 7, 2022. Calvelli received briefings on the organization’s mission including its three core functions of space domain awareness, indications and warning and space superiority operations. The JTF-SD’s mission is, in unified action with mission partners, to deter aggression, defend capabilities and defeat adversaries throughout the continuum of conflict in order to maintain space superiority in the U.S. Space Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)... MORE

CSO visits JTF-SD
September 9, 2022 — U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, left, Chief of Space Operations, shakes hands with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom James, right, commander of the Joint Task Force-Space Defense, during his visit to the organization at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 6, 2022. During the visit, Raymond and his team learned about the JTF-SD's protect and defend mission and its critical command and control networks. The JTF-SD, and its National Space Defense Center, provide unprecedented unity of effort with the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and National Reconnaissance Office to protect and defend against threats in the space domain. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)... MORE

Congressional Staff Delegation visits JCO
September 8, 2022 — From left, U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Dennis Bythewood, deputy commander of the Joint Task Force-Space Defense, speaks to U.S. Space Force Maj. Jackie Cerullo, JTF-SD Commercial Operations cell (JCO) site lead, Bryn Woollacott, military legislative assistant to Rep. Lamborn (R-CO), Samantha Price, senior defense policy advisor for Rep. Carbajal (D-CA-24), and other staff members from the offices of U.S. Representatives during a visit to the JCO facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Aug. 29, 2022. The staff members also visited U.S. Space Command and Space Operations Command headquarters in the area before heading to the Combined Functional Space Component Command at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., to learn about combatant command integration. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)... MORE

JTF-SD hosts sports day
September 6, 2022 — U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom James, center, commander of the Joint Task Force-Space Defense, and other JTF-SD members pose for a group photo during the organization’s sports day at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 26, 2022. JTF-SD members played ultimate football to build comradery and prepare for the upcoming Turkey Bowl, a time-honored tradition held at bases around the world near the Thanksgiving holiday. (Courtesy photo)... MORE

JTF-SD hosts mentorship motorcycle ride, emphasizes safety
September 1, 2022 — If you heard any loud revving, it was our team. Members of the Joint Task Force- Space Defense participated in a mentorship motorcycle ride here, Aug. 22, 2022. The mentorship motorcycle event was designed to cultivate and sustain a culture of responsible motorcycle riding within the JTF-SD. This event marked the first overwhelmingly successful ride with increased participation since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating momentum within the organization to begin riding more frequently as a cohesive team. ... MORE

JTF-SD turns three
August 29, 2022 — From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Erway, noncommissioned officer in charge of the cybersecurity operations center (CSOC), U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeramey Conley, command senior enlisted leader of the JTF-SD, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom James, commander of the JTF-SD, and U.S. Navy Lt. Keith Moody, intelligence integration analyst for the National Space Defense Center pose for a photo during the organization’s third birthday ceremony at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 26, 2022. The JTF-SD was formed as a functional component command under U.S. Space Command Aug. 29, 2019 and recognized in an establishing ceremony Oct. 21, 2019. The JTF-SD’s mission is, in unified action with mission partners, to deter aggression, defend capabilities and defeat adversaries throughout the continuum of conflict in order to maintain space superiority in the USSPACECOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)... MORE

One year into Initial Operational Capability, U.S. Space Command is protecting, defending the space domain
August 29, 2022 — U.S. Space Command celebrated its third anniversary Aug. 29, 2022, by focusing on the myriad of mission accomplishments throughout the year... MORE

NSDC gains new director

Innovate, Accelerate, Thrive…JTF-SD celebrates t...

NRO, NSA leaders visit NSDC

HON Calvelli visits JTF-SD