Space Observer August 26, 2021

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Guardians render an initial salute to Brig Gen. Shawn N. Bratton after he assumed command of the U.S. Space Force, Space Training and Readiness Command, in a ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 23, 2021.

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USSF, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP PAGE 3

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26TH SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE LANDS AT PETERSON PAGE 4

21ST FSS AIRMEN CULINARY SKILLS COMPETITION PAGE 6

RECREATION AND LEISURE EVENTS PAGE 1B

Space Force activates Space Training and Readiness Command Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force activated the third and final field command of the U.S. Space Force, Space Training and Readiness Command, in a ceremony here Aug. 23.

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall approved the final organizational structure for STARCOM’s establishment on Aug. 13, and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond wasted no time putting the new command’s leadership team in place.

Brig. Gen. Shawn N. Bratton, Air National Guard, assumed command after leading the STARCOM planning team since February 2021. Col. Todd Moore will be the deputy commander and will promote to brigadier general in September, and Chief Master Sgt. James Seballes will be the senior enlisted leader of the new field command.

“Today marks a significant milestone for the U.S. Space Force,” said Raymond. “The stand-up of STARCOM is a critical step in aligning education, training, and test and evaluation units under one command, in support of the nation’s newest military Service. With our three field commands and commanders now in place, we continue to transition from inventing the force to integrating it, with a targeted focus on developing combat-ready space forces and delivering critical space warfighting capabilities to joint and coalition forces.”

People are at the heart of STARCOM’s mission. It is charged with preparing Guardians to prevail in competition and conflict through innovative education,

training, doctrine, and test. It will deliberately develop Guardians from accessions to separation or retirement, and at every career milestone in between, providing realistic and accessible training, range, and test environments to support the warfighter.

“As space capabilities have evolved over the decades from novelty to nicety to necessity, so has the need to have a military service focused on the space domain that is supported by a command dedicated to developing space professionals,” said Bratton. “The bottom line is that STARCOM will prepare every Guardian to prevail in conflict through innovative warfighting capabilities and tactics that keep USSF ahead of any emerging threat.”

STARCOM’s five goals are: • Build the USSF training enterprise • Develop a domain-focused education enterprise • Develop space doctrine and tactics • Build the test and range infrastructure • Develop and reinforce space force culture It will accomplish these goals through the missions of its five subordinate deltas, which are organized around a specific function, such as test, doctrine, training, etc.

With the standup of STARCOM also comes a heightened focus on establishing the Space Test Enterprise necessary to deliver robust and credible space capabilities and prepare Guardians to respond to future threats.

“USSF is taking a bold step with the standup of STARCOM by implementing a service-wide integrated test philosophy and bridging the gap between acquisition and operational communities to field resilient space capabilities at speed,” said Col. Nick Hague, Director of Test and Evaluation, Headquarters USSF. “Within STARCOM, Space Force will develop the talent, test infrastructure, and test culture that will help secure our nation’s interests in the space domain.”

During the ceremony, STARCOM deltas – the five subordinate O-6 commands – were also activated. Deltas are comprised of squadrons focused on specific tactics.

The STARCOM deltas and their related functions are:

- Space Delta 1 – Training: provides initial skills training, specialized warfighter follow-on training, and advanced training events and courses in order to prepare USSF forces, and designated joint and allied partners, to prevail in a contested, degraded, operationally-limited, all-domain environment.

- Space Delta 10 – Doctrine and Wargaming: develops USSF doctrine and tactics, conducts the USSF Lessons Learned Program, and executes and supports wargames in order See Space Force page 9

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USSF, University of Colorado announce partnership Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Space Force expanded its University Partnership Program at the University of Colorado during a Memorandum of Understanding signing event Aug. 20.

Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David D. Thompson joined University of Colorado President Todd Saliman on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus to sign the MOU. “The state of Colorado and community of Colorado Springs have long been key members and supporters of the national security space enterprise, so it’s fitting for the Space Force to establish a formal partnership between the University of Colorado and the Space Force,” Thompson said.

Signing an MOU is only the first step in defining the partnership. Next, the Space Force will work with CU and each university that follows to outline specific implementation milestones to meet the program’s four main goals.

Establish opportunities for world-class research, advanced academic degrees, and workforce and leadership development for USSF Guardians Identify and pursue research areas of mutual interest with member universities, individually and collectively Establish scholarship, internship and mentorship opportunities for university students and ROTC cadets Recruit and develop diverse officer, enlisted, and civilian Guardians with a particular focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics “We’re thrilled the U.S. Space Force selected the University of Colorado for its University Partnership Program,” said Saliman. “Given Colorado’s aerospace and defense economy – the largest per capita in the

nation – and CU’s broad array of related workforce and research capabilities, we’re excited to contribute to Space Force’s workforce and help advance our nation’s aerospace and national security capabilities.”

Thompson also highlighted the focus on ROTC scholarships and the hope to attract talent from geographic or cultural communities underrepresented in military service.

“The partnership with CU will not only advance space science and technology through research efforts, but it will also provide a path to higher education and workforce development,” Thompson said. “In order to protect the space capabilities America and the world rely on every day, we need the brightest minds working together in high-performing teams to drive innovative solutions.”

The CU system is the second university in the UPP, joining University of North Dakota that signed an MOU Aug. 9. The nine additional universities on track to join the partnership in fiscal year ’21 are: • Georgia Institute of Technology • Howard University • Massachusetts Institute of Technology • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University • Purdue University • University of Texas System (beginning with Austin and El Paso) • University of Southern California

Universities were selected based on four criteria: the quality of STEM degree offerings and space-related

research laboratories and initiatives; a robust ROTC program; a diverse student population; and degrees and programming designed to support military, veterans and their families in pursing higher education.

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Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David D. Thompson speaks to attendees at an event Aug. 20, 2021, at the Ent Center for the Arts Garden at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado. During the event, Thompson and University of Colorado President Todd Saliman signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Space Force’s University Partnership Program.

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First group of Space Force recruiters begin training

By Airman Kadielle Shaw | SPACE LAUNCH DELTA 30 PUBLIC AFFAIRS VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — The first group of future U.S. Space Force recruiters attended a five day training course Aug. 9, 2021 to Aug. 13, 2021, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.The U.S. Space Force was established Dec. 20, 2019, making it the newest and sixth addition to the U.S. Armed Forces.

Being the newest of the U.S. Armed Forces branches, it is important to begin growing a vast group of intellectually trained Guardians to protect the nation. To begin that journey, Space Force must train a group of recruiters to scout for Guardians, as scouting for Guardians will be very intricate.

“What you do as recruiters is critical for both the Air Force and the Space Force,” said Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt, Combined Force Space Component Command commander.

Space Force provides robust support to the joint force through careful organization, equipping and training.

Beginning the recruiters’ training, the future recruiters discussed virtually with Maj. Gen. Edward Thomas, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, about the criticality of recruiting high quality Guardians that will succeed and exceed while serving the nation and the space mission.

“Finding people who are interested in protecting space for future generations is what we need to build our Space Force,” said Thomas.

A small group of Air Force non-commissioned officers

were personally chosen from their leadership at Vandenberg Space Force Base to become the first recruiters for the U.S. Space Force.

“We’re here to give you knowledge on what Space Force wants and needs, how to incorporate Guardians within the joint force, and to expand on the importance of why we are a force within itself,” said Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Mondragon, 533rd Training (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Kadielle Shaw) Squadron instructor.

Mondragon and Master Sgt. Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Mondragon, 533rd Training Squadron instructor, and Master Sgt. Mark Sheetenhelm, 533rd Mark Sheetenhelm, 533rd Training Training Squadron superintendent, speak to the first group of U.S. Space Force recruiters as they go through Squadron superintendent, hosted a training course on Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 9, 2021. The five day training taught Air the five day recruiter training. Force non-commissioned officers the importance of recruiting high-quality Guardians.

Mondragon and Sheetenhelm guided insightful discussions, completed group tours “I really think you [the recruiters] can help us build around base, and discussed the importance of space the diverse and inclusive workforce that we need,” history, the mission behind Space Force, and the impor- said Burt. tance of the NCO’s new roles as Space Force recruiters.

Recruiting Guardians and building a strong founda“The Space Force depends on our future recruiters tion within the Space Force is critical for supporting the to select top-of-the-line Guardians to strengthen our nation through its newest space capabilities. Having a force,” said Thomas. dedicated corps of specially trained recruiters is pivotal Due to the smaller size of the U.S. Space Force, re- to the success of recruitment efforts. quirements to become a Guardian are stricter and priVisit airforce.com/spaceforce for more information marily focused on certain jobs and aptitudes. on the Space Force’s mission, how to join and more.

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21st FSS Airmen cook-off in culinary skills competition

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Two teams from the 21st Force Support Squadron participate in a culinary skills competition at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 10, 2021. A panel judged the food based on presentation, taste, quality, use of ingredients, sanitation, creativity and time.

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Faces of Space – Spc. 4 Jeremy Block

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(U.S. Space Force graphic by Airman First Class Brooke Wise)

U.S. Space Force Spc. 4 Jeremy Block, Delta 8 - Satellite Communications and Navigational Warfare, 4th Space Operations Squadron wideband communications satellite operator, talks about his time before and in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 16, 2021. Before his time in the military, Block lived on three continents during my 20s for school and work purposes.

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Force Spc. 4 Jeremy Block, Delta 8 - Satellite Communications and Navigational Warfare, 4th Space Operations Squadron, can now add ‘wideband communications satellite operator’ to his list of unique accomplishments.

A self-driving car engineer, a grad student in Europe, a kendo martial artist: these are all ways to describe one singular individual from Corte Madera, California.

“Prior to joining the military, I lived on three continents during my 20s for school and work purposes,” explained Block. “I held a number of jobs ranging from teaching in the U.S. to being a self-driving car engineer in Japan!”

Block spent time in Japan, The Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Belgium, and his time spent in every location had one thing in common: space.

“Everywhere I studied and worked, I always had a book or notes on space,” said Block. “I remember having my phone hidden under my desk as I watched the European Space Agency land on a comet during a lecture on international trade law. I have more notes in my notebook cataloguing that than I do about the intellectual property laws treaty we were learning that day.”

Once Block left Japan and returned

to the U.S., he began his journey as a space systems operator in the U.S. Air Force. On September 1, 2020, he transferred into the U.S. Space Force when the transfer window first opened.

“I always knew I wanted to work in space, there’s no bigger picture than low-Earth orbit to infinity,” Block explained. “Space represents the next chapter in the human story.

It’s where the future of humanity will be written.”

Block’s experience overseas lent a hand to his understanding and appreciation for international partnerships, which has aided him throughout his start in the Space Force.

“Meeting and working with individuals from all over the world has contributed to my appreciation for international cooperation between the U.S. and our allies in the domain of space operations,” said Block.

“America and its allied partners conduct global operations ranging from disaster relief to combat coordination. Our interconnected network of communications satellites allows for us to provide these effects, which enable truly global operations in a way that only space can provide between ourselves and our allied partners.”

Block’s coworkers and leadership See Jeremy page 9

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MDA’s newest Guardians celebrate transfer to Space Force

By Queena Jones | MDA PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Huntsville, Ala. — Guardians serving at the Missile Defense Agency in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Huntsville, Alabama, joined Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond in a ceremonial Service transfer on August 2, 2021, to celebrate their transitions from the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. Space Force.

As Chief of Space Operations, Raymond serves as the senior military member of the Space Force and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Raymond is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping all Guardians serving in the United States and overseas.

He presided over a virtual transition ceremony from the Pentagon as the new MDA Guardians’ families attended in person or online from locations across the U.S. Lt. Col. Christine Guzman and Lt. Col. Jeremy Kruger, reaffirmed their oaths at the MDA’s Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center in Colorado Springs.

In Huntsville, Col. Erin Peterson, Col. Brian Flusche, Lt. Col. Ryan Hiserote, Lt. Col. Daniel Karrels, Lt. Col. David Laird, Lt. Col. Steven Wright, and Maj. Stuart Everson also reaffirmed their oaths as transfers to the Space Force.

Each permanent transfer was voluntary, as the Space Force began accepting applications for transfers in May 2020 from airmen in career fields such as engineering, intelligence, cyberspace operations, and acquisition.

Raymond said more than 5,400 personnel have transferred into the Space Force to date.

With more than a dozen Guardians now serving with the MDA, U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Phil Garrant said these select personnel are essential to the MDA mission of defending and protecting U.S. and allied interests in space.

“Space superiority is critical to our national defense,”

(U.S. Space Force courtesy photo)

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Jeremy Kruger and U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Christine Guzman reaffirm their oaths as Guardians in the USSF at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Aug. 2, 2021.

Garrant said. “It’s no longer a future warfighting domain, it’s today’s essential operating environment, especially for the missile defense mission.”

“The Guardians have a natural role here at the Missile Defense Agency that is synonymous with the Space Force mission to deter aggression in, from, and to space, to protect the interests of the United States in space, and to conduct space operations,” Garrant said.

Garrant is the program executive for the MDA’s Ground-Based Weapon Systems (GW), including Ground-Based Midcourse Defense, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), four Joint U.S. and Israeli programs, and several classified programs.

The Guardians officially transferred to the Space Force following their Senate confirmations in June, along with other Guardians serving at the MDA, including Garrant, Lt. Col. Benjamin Barbour, Lt. Col. Shyam Munshi, Lt. Col. Aaron Sprecher, Lt. Col. William SteiningerHolmes, and Maj. Christine Ewing. MDA Guardian Master Sgt. Mitchel Tolsma transferred to the Space Force earlier this year. MDA’s first Guardian, Maj. John Burton, has moved to an assignment outside the MDA. Established Dec. 20, 2019, within the Department of the Air Force, the Space Force is the newest branch of the Armed Forces. The Secretary of the Air Force has overall responsibility for the Space Force.

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to posture USSF forces, and designated joint and allied

- Space Delta 12 –

partners, to prevail in a CDO, all-domain environment.

Test and Evaluation: prepares USSF forces to prevail in a contested, degraded, and operationally limited environment through the independent test and evaluation of USSF capabilities and delivery of timely, accurate, and expert information in support of weapon system acquisition, operational acceptance, and readiness decisions.

- Space Delta 11 – Range and Aggressor: delivers realistic, threatinformed test and training environments through the provision of live, virtual, and constructive range and combat replication capability in order to prepare USSF, joint, and allied forces to prevail in a CDO environment.

- Space Delta 13 – Education: delivers institutional developmental education, develops U.S. Space Force officer accessions

and executes advanced education programs in order to prepare USSF forces and designated joint and allied partners to prevail in a CDO, all-domain environment.

The locations for STARCOM headquarters and each of the deltas, except for Delta 1, will be determined following the Department of the Air Force’s Strategic Basing Process and approval by the Secretary of the Air Force. Delta 1 will be located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

More information about the mission and structure of STARCOM can be found at: www.starcom.spaceforce.mil.

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also recognize the crucial role that his previous experience has when it comes to completing the mission.

“He is a very humble and positive individual, who has an exceptional background and unique path to the military,” said U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Rozneck, DEL 8 senior enlisted leader. “What [Block] accomplished before entering the military is mind-blowing to me. I soon realized that this is a special individual who deserves my attention and mentorship, and needs to be pushed and challenged.”

Block’s passion for knowledge and academics did not stop once he joined the military. Along with his experience, his thirst to better himself also contributes to

his mission is what you should strive to be’.” capability.

Despite his impressive resume My father, grandfather and “Jeremy and his long list of experience, great-grandfather all served has a larger Block has made it very clear academic where his heart truly lies and before me, and I’m honored to resume that how proud he is to finally be a continue the legacy...”

I do, and USSF Guardian. cont i nues “I have a strong connection to to strive to learn more, all while remaining humble,” the service, and the military gives me the honor of servsaid U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Albert Stoner, 3rd ing the community that raised me,” said Block. “My Space Experimentation Squadron superintendent. father, grandfather and great-grandfather all served “Spc. 4 Block is the kind of Guardian you want to before me, and I’m honored to continue the legacy. parade on stage and point out to others and say, ‘this For me, there’s no higher calling.”

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ACROSS 1 Grocery in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood 7 Online conversation 11 Nickname hidden in “avid reader” 14 Where to find Eugene 15 Puncture opening 16 Relieve (of) 17 Benefit of a college degree?

18 Noon?

20 Heavyweight boxing great 21 “Calvin and Hobbes” girl 23 Nothing ___ (no more) 24 Watch online 26 Wine and dine 29 Wing it on stage 31 Hollywood makeover, say?

33 Karate blow 36 City northeast of Abu Dhabi 38 Pentagon org.

39 Alley-___ 40 Endowment for a retired soldier?

42 Birth control option: Abbr.

43 Number that looks like an l 44 Ward off 45 Sugar bowl marchers 46 Sneaky plan for skipping gym class?

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Yemeni’s neighbor Philosopher Jean-Paul Living spaces Unaccompanied at prom Big name in chocolates Wireless standard letters Loudspeaker system that’s leased out?

Promotion for a diplomacygroup?

Kimono sash Has a bite Sounding like lovebirds It may be iced Professor’s specialty Turns on the dance floor

DOWN 1 Taiwanese beverage 2 Spoken exams 3 Minus entry in a ledger 4 Sense of self 5 Spurred 6 Like a yearbook 7 Indian beverage 8 Really big hit?

9 Pub pick 10 Number you just read 11 Taught through repetition 12 Quickly cleaned, as a bowl 13 Easy part of a jigsaw, often

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