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Memorial run

Tech. Sgt. Cameron Peterson, 8th Space Warning Squadron flight chief, runs with a guideon during the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day at Buckley Space Force Base, Colo., Sept. 19, 2024. Peterson ran for over 10 hours in honor of the service members that have yet to return home. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hollis)

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Spacepower Conference

Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, the command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Space Command, Maj. Gen. Shawn Bratton, currently the special assistant to the Chief of Space Operations and Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of Space Operations Command discuss their views on the Space Force of 2030 during a fireside chat hosted by Lars Hoffman, the vice president of government sales for Blue Origin during the inaugural Spacepower Conference hosted by the Space Force Association in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 13. While the Space Force’s fourth year has resulted in multiple re-alignments and stronger capabilities, the panel emphasized a need to keep this momentum to project power into the future. (U.S. AIr Force photo by William A. O'Brien)

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Spacepower Conference

Maj. Gen. Shawn Bratton, currently the special assistant to the Chief of Space Operations, discussed the future of the newest branch of the military, and how its Guardians contribute to national security as well as allied nations and mission partners during the inaugural Spacepower Conference hosted by the Space Force Association in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 13. The resounding tone of the discussion was that the future remains uncertain, due to how quickly the space domain evolves, and new capabilities are introduced, fielded, and utilized globally. To combat this, Bratton explained that there’s a need to develop imagination and curiosity to aid in forecasting. (U.S. Air Force photo by William A. O'Brien)

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Spacepower Conference

Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of Space Operations Command, discussed the future of the newest branch of the military, and how its Guardians contribute to national security as well as allied nations and mission partners during the inaugural Spacepower Conference hosted by the Space Force Association in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 13. Whiting added that the Space Force must move at the “speed of the threats it faces.“ Throughout the panel, the three leaders recognized that the space industry moves at its own separate speed, and Guardians should leverage its partnerships with industry partners and allies to be postured to win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. William A. O'Brien)

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Spacepower Conference

Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, the command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Space Command, discussed the future of the newest branch of the military, and how its Guardians contribute to national security as well as allied nations and mission partners during the inaugural Spacepower Conference hosted by the Space Force Association in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 13. While the Space Force’s fourth year has resulted in multiple re-alignments and stronger capabilities, the panel emphasized a need to keep this momentum to project power into the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. William A. O'Brien)

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SECAF visits Airmen, Guardians

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall poses with service members at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Dec. 6, 2023. Kendall visited various units where he held discussions on vital matters, highlighted the strategic goals, acknowledged the contributions of Airmen and Guardians and shared his vision for the future during a base-wide all-call. Kendall also recognized several outstanding performers during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)

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A Falcon Heavy rocket carrying three geostationary satellites launches from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, April 30, 2023. Nearby Patrick Space Force Base will host Space Training and Readiness Command Headquarters. (U.S. Space Force photo by Joshua Conti)

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Air Force, Space Force observe National Mentoring Month in January

The Air Force and Space Force observe January as National Mentoring Month. The theme for 2022 is “Everyone Wins with Mentoring” and the Department of the Air Force will host multiple virtual events throughout the month designed to foster and promote a Total Force mentoring culture. (U.S. Air Force graphic by John Cochran)

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Keesler introduces weather reconnaissance into Space Force

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Brockler, 335th Training Squadron commander, provides a tour inside a classroom during the Space Weather Support Course ribbon cutting ceremony inside the Weather Training Complex at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Nov. 3, 2021. The course will apply knowledge of the effects of the natural environment on space systems and also space weather effects on terrestrial systems in support of multi-domain operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center helps deliver quality child care facilities

Six future members of the new Tyndall Air Force Base Child Development Center in Florida gather around with their plastic shovels to participate in a groundbreaking ceremony, March 31, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarah McNair)

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RocketShip delivers Delta IV Heavy boosters at VAFB

The stern gate opens on a United Launch Alliance barge, known as “RocketShip,” revealing Delta IV Heavy boosters, April 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The barge offloaded Delta IV Heavy boosters for a launch scheduled to occur later this year. The barge operation is a vital first step to executing the mission of assured access to space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubree Owens)

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Comet NEOWISE Over the U.S. Air Force Academy

The comet, C/2020 F3, or NEOWISE, is seen above a static display at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 21, 2020. The comet made its closest approach to Earth and will not be seen for another 6,800 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Airmen march on the base perimeter at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., May 28, 2020, during their substitute Bataan Memorial Death March. Airmen on Schriever AFB decided to host their own march on base after the original annual event held at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., was cancelled due to COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely)

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Return of human spaceflight to the U.S.

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken in the Dragon crew capsule launches from Space Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, May 30, 2020 marking the return of human spaceflight in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Jon Quinlan)

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U.S. Space Command Basing Nomination

U.S. Space Command Basing Nomination Graphic. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez)

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RocketShip delivers Delta IV Heavy boosters at VAFB

The stern gate opens on a United Launch Alliance barge, known as “RocketShip,” revealing Delta IV Heavy boosters, April 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The barge offloaded Delta IV Heavy boosters for a launch scheduled to occur later this year. The barge operation is a vital first step to executing the mission of assured access to space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubree Owens)

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Schriever firefighters remain vigilant

Jim Kuhn, 50th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, wears protective gear during an equipment inspection at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., March 6, 2020. Firefighters wear respiratory equipment when responding in hazardous environments that could hinder their ability to breathe, such as an area with heavy smoke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely)

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Around the Air Force: New Air Force Chief of Staff Nomination, Highlights From 2020 Air Warfare Symposium

Around the Air Force: New Air Force Chief of Staff Nomination, Highlights From 2020 Air Warfare Symposium

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Barrett, Goldfein, Raymond outline Air Force priorities to House lawmakers while acknowledging difficult budget choices

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein testifies before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., March 4, 2020. Goldfein talked about the fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Budget request for the Department of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

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Barrett, Goldfein, Raymond outline Air Force priorities to House lawmakers while acknowledging difficult budget choices

Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond testifies before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., March 4, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

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