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Olympic medalists flies with Thunderbirds

A member of the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” prepares to clear U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds #8 Advance Pilot Maj. Jeffrey "Simmer" Downie and eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno for takeoff on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 31, 2023. The U.S. Air Force Academy invited Ohno to fly with the Thunderbirds for his history of excellence and tie to the local community. The new tradition of flying with an Olympian also reinforces the collaborative relationship between the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Museum while highlighting Colorado Springs’ Olympic City USA brand. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justin Todd)

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Olympic medalists flies with Thunderbirds

Eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno listens to a pre-flight briefing from U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds #8 Advance Pilot Maj. Jeffrey "Simmer" Downie on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 31, 2023. Ohno received a medical brief and training, was fitted for his flight suit and helmet and discussed what to expect with the pilot. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justin Todd)

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Olympic medalists flies with Thunderbirds

Tech. Sgt. Kayla Stennis, a crew chief for the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” conducts final checks before eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno departs on and incentive flight from Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 31, 2023. Prior to takeoff, Ohno received thorough training to prepare him for the flight. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justin Todd)

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Olympic medalists flies with Thunderbirds

Eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds #8 Advance Pilot Maj. Jeffrey "Simmer" Downie prepare for takeoff on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 31, 2023. Before departure, Ohno received a detailed pre-flight briefing from the pilot to prepare him for the flight. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justin Todd)

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Olympic medalists flies with Thunderbirds

Members of the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” applaud as eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds #8 Advance Pilot Maj. Jeffrey "Simmer" Downie taxi to the runway on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 31, 2023. Ohno received a pre-flight brief, multiple trainings, was fitted for his flight suit and helmet, and discussed what to expect with the pilot prior to departure. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justin Todd)

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Cavalier SFS Spartan Café opens, brings community together

Dennika Mays, Spartan Café employee, hands a drink to U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Reid Daugherty, 319th Security Forces officer in charge of logistics and readiness, at the Spartan Café May 31, 2023 on Cavalier Space Force Station, North Dakota. Teams of 319th SFS personnel provide additional security for Cavalier on a 6-month rotation and the Spartan Café affords them a hot food option while on temporary duty from Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

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Cavalier SFS Spartan Café opens, brings community together

From right to left, Davalance Depoe, Spartan Café owner and Dennika Mays, Spartan Café employee, announce food orders following the opening ceremony of the Spartan Café May 31, 2023 at Cavalier Space Force Station, North Dakota. The Spartan Café offers breakfast and lunch, as the only hot food option for the approximately 130 personnel assigned to Cavalier and the 319th Security Forces Squadron on temporary duty from Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

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Cavalier SFS Spartan Café opens, brings community together

From left to right, U.S. Space Force Senior Master Sgt. Stephen Compton, 10th Space Warning Squadron senior enlisted leader; Davalance Depoe, Spartan Café owner; USSF Lt. Col. Travis Kennebeck, 10th SWS commander; U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Wlodarczyk, 319th Reconnaissance Wing command chief and USAF Col. David Castor, 319th Mission Support Group commander cut a ribbon during the opening ceremony for the Spartan Café May 31, 2023 at Cavalier Space Force Station, North Dakota. The Spartan Café is the first and only restaurant or hot food option available since 2016 to the approximately 130 personnel living and working at Cavalier and 319th Security Forces Squadron defenders assigned on temporary duty from Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

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Space systems Command’s newly rebranded and expanded Commercial Space Office (COMSO) is focused on facilitating commercial technology transfer at the speed of need to enable “fight tonight” capabilities.

Space systems Command’s newly rebranded and expanded Commercial Space Office (COMSO) is focused on facilitating commercial technology transfer at the speed of need to enable “fight tonight” capabilities.

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Col Troy Woodard, USAFSAM commander, addresses SpOC Town Hall

Col Troy Woodard, USAFSAM commander, answered questions from the audience during the SpOC Missile Community Cancer Study town hall. Members of the audience were able to have their questions and concerns addressed during the town hall which was held virtually and in person.

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Lt Gen Whiting addresses SpOC Town Hall

Lt Gen Stephen N. Whiting delivered opening comments during the Missile Community Cancer Study town hall. SpOC’s leadership team is committed to keeping uniformed and nonuniformed Guardians and Airmen informed on this important issue. Their health and well-being is paramount.

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A Mission Out of This World: The Benefield Anechoic Facility tests first space satellite in decades

The Benefield Anechoic Facility recently tested its first space satellite in decades. Anticipated to launch in late 2023, Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) will be the Department of Defense’s first experimental, integrated navigation satellite system in nearly 50 years.

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A Mission Out of This World: The Benefield Anechoic Facility tests first space satellite in decades

The largest anechoic test facility in the world, the BAF, provides shielding effectiveness that allows GPS tracking and jamming tests without frequency management or regulatory agency approval.

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USSPACECOM hosts DARPA

U.S. Army Gen. James Dickinson, U.S. Space Command commander poses for a photo with Dr. Stefanie Tompkins, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency director at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., May 30, 2023. During the visit the two leaders discussed the innovations and capabilities of both commands to deter strategic attack through safe, secure, effective, and credible, global combat capabilities. USSPACECOM engages with fellow defense organizations to reinforce a space warfighting culture across the Joint Force. (U.S. Space Command photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr)

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USSPACECOM hosts USSTRATCOM Deputy Commander

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. John Shaw, U.S. Space Command deputy commander poses for a photo with U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Richard Correll, U.S. Strategic Command deputy commander at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., May 30, 2023. During the visit the two leaders discussed the ability of both commands to deter strategic attack through safe, secure, effective, and credible, global combat capabilities and when directed, ready to prevail in conflict. As a fundamental component of the modern all-domain operational environment, USSPACECOM engages with fellow defense organizations to reinforce a space warfighting culture across the Joint Force. (U.S. Space Command photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr).

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USSPACECOM hosts USSTRATCOM Deputy Commander

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. John Shaw, U.S. Space Command deputy commander speaks with U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Richard Correll, U.S. Strategic Command deputy commander at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., May 30, 2023. During the visit the two leaders discussed the ability of both commands to deter strategic attack through safe, secure, effective, and credible, global combat capabilities and when directed, ready to prevail in conflict. As a fundamental component of the modern all-domain operational environment, USSPACECOM engages with fellow defense organizations to reinforce a space warfighting culture across the Joint Force. (U.S. Space Command photo by Christopher DeWitt).

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Motorcyclists ride to the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Mo., April 27, 2015, as part of Motorcycle Safety Day. The individuals who participated in the mentorship ride cleaned headstones of dirt and debris. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow/Released)

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Delta 3 honors fallen service members, builds resiliency through Memorial Day workout

U.S. Space Force Col. Christopher Fernengel, left, sports a 20-lbs vest during Delta 3's Memorial Day workout. Murph, a workout consisting of a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 bodyweight squats and an additional one-mile run, honors the sacrifice of Navy Lt. Michael Murphy during Operation Red Wings. (U.S. Space Force photo by Emily Peacock)

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Delta 3 honors fallen service members, builds resiliency through Memorial Day workout

Members from Delta 3-Electromagnetic Warfare pose for a group photo before completing a Memorial Day workout on Peterson Space Force Base May 24, 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Emily Peacock)

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Delta 3 honors fallen service members, builds resiliency through Memorial Day workout

A servicemember completes a lap during Delta 3's Memorial Day Murph workout on Peterson Space Force Base May 23, 2023. Some participants opted into wearing a 20-lbs vest, symbolic of the body armor worn by Navy Lt. Michael Murphy and other Navy SEALS during Operation Red Wings. (U.S. Space Force photo by Emily Peacock)

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