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Remote Parenting By Airman 1st Class Andrew Bertain 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

(U.S Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Sara Keller)

Capt. Joseph Matejcik, 10th Space Warning Squadron civil engineer officer, plays with his son Sept. 26, 2019 at Cavalier Air Force Station, North Dakota. The community center is the main building on the installation for parents to come together and play with their kids.

CAVALIER AIR FORCE STATION, N.D. — Parenting can be one of the most difficult jobs a person can do. Throw in being a uniformed service member, and it gets even more challenging. Now imagine parenting with no local hospitals, medical specialists, major grocery stores or entertainment for kids within 50 miles. Welcome to the reality of parenting at Cavalier Air Force Station, North Dakota: the Air Force’s only remote installation in the continental United States. Cavalier AFS’s mission is focused around being America’s first line of defense for missile warning and space surveillance. Everyone’s purpose on the installation is to operate and support the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System. This radar just happens to be in the middle of nowhere. This adds layers to the challenges of parenting. Lt. Col. Ryan Durand, 10th Space Warning Squadron commander, and his spouse Robyn Durand are two of the

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parents navigating this unique situation. Robyn, an expecting mother, has frequent checkups that only get more frequent the further along she gets. Every checkup is a three-hour round trip to Grand Forks, North Dakota, unless she needs to see a specialist which is a five hour round trip to Fargo, North Dakota. “Anything that is more than a common cold doctor’s appointment is at least 1 ½-hour drive,” said Robyn. “It makes it really hard for Ryan, or any military member, to be able to take leave every time a family member has an appointment.” Ryan, being the commander, has a busy schedule and can find it hard to balance family and the mission. “The mission never stops,” said Ryan. “Sometimes it feels like you can’t leave, and that the mission won’t go on without you, but at the same time, you realize your family can’t replace you. They need you too.” Remote locations can strip parents of many resources, but Ryan says this small installation has something that

can be hard to find at bigger base: a close community that relies on one another. Robyn recollects times where the spouses have helped each other. Whether it was in times of emergency or even just when they need a break, parents were able to drop off their kids or pets at a house next door, so they could think. Another time, there was a mom who came over in pajamas because she was out of coffee. “Everyone is so close here, and it’s not something you really get at larger bases. The kids really grow up together here,” said Robyn. “The biggest challenge with small children here is that there is nothing for them to go do, so us parents really rely on each other whenever we need help.” Ryan added that the people at Cavalier quickly become family. “And as a family, you aren’t always going to get along, but we know we have each other’s backs,” said Ryan. “I know when I have needed help, someone was always willing to jump through a hoop to cover for me.”

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Do you know where the organization is going? By Lt. Col. Shawn Lee | 13TH SPACE WARNING SQUADRON CLEAR AIR FORCE STATION, Alaska — On June 20, 2019, when I assumed command of the 13th Space Warning Squadron, I not only stepped into the role of squadron command but also took the helm as the installation commander for Clear Air Force Station, Alaska. I was amazed by the scope of responsibility and the multitude of activity going on in this installation in the interior of Alaska. However, through a process of pulling together a diverse team with varied skillsets across the installation, we have been able to identify the key pillars that are critical to the success of the entire organization. Being a remote installation versus just a squadron, the key pillars for us are a bit more diverse than those of a typical unit. The seven pillars that we identified include: development and taking care of people, space operations, maintenance, support functions, fire protection, installation defense and total force integration. In addition to the active duty

members of 13th SWS, Clear AFS is also home to two Alaska Air National Guard Squadrons. Each of these seven pillars are critically important and have interdependencies that makes it prohibitive for me as the commander, or my leadership team, to focus on just one. With the aid of installation leadership, we identified key members that could best impact each of the pillars that we listed. Then, as a collaborative team we established just two or three improvements that we wanted to achieve for each. Doing this as a group has been greatly beneficial; because of the interdependencies of these seven functions across our large organization, there are areas where we realized how small changes in one pillar can have significant impacts across the organization. Once Airmen are granted the authority to make improvements knowing that they are the ones that will need to execute and live with the changes, they are not only more com-

mitted, but also more willing to collaborate with the rest of the team. This was especially true when they better understood each other’s challenges and, more importantly, their vision and goals. When the entire team can see what each part of the organization is doing, then we can improve our likelihood of success by having a cohesive approach. Nobody is left in the dark on what we are trying to achieve. Rather, all Airmen know where cross-organizational teams can improve the installation more effectively than a single commander working alone could ever try to achieve. By no means is this a gold standard for getting a team to collaborate and work on a strategic plan, but so far it is working for Team Clear. Now that we have a vision for where we want to go, we are working to prioritize our efforts, pursue funding, and make incremental improvements both in the nearterm and long-term.

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Maintaining PARCS & Rec at remote station

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Bertain)

The 10th Space Warning Squadron operates the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System Sept. 27, 2019, on Cavalier Air Force Station, North Dakota. The PARCS watches space 24/7, and is used for missile warning and space surveillance.

By Heather Heiney | 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS CAVALIER AIR FORCE STATION, N.D. — Out in the middle of nowhere at the Air Force’s only remote CONUS location, there is a concrete structure that towers over Cavalier Air Force Station, North Dakota, providing data that helps protect and defend the space warfighting domain. Master Sgt. David Hornsby, 10th Space Warning Squadron mission support superintendent, is in charge of a team that makes sure that Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System remains functional. PARCS plays a key role in providing missile warning and space surveillance data to North American Aerospace Defense Command and

the United States Strategic Command. Hornsby said that everyone in mission support at Cavalier is triple hatted. In addition to his main duties of overseeing contracted communications personnel who maintain the mission system, Hornsby handles superintendent duties and any communications needs that fall outside the contract, including maintaining the 911 system as well as the WiFi in the activities center and the gym. “I don’t have an average day,” he said. “Every day is unique and has its own set of challenges.” Whenever it’s needed, members from across the squadron take time on some Fridays to work together on projects across

the base because the 10th SWS has to utilize all of its personnel and resources efficiently. For example, if picnic tables need to be put together or if billeting rooms need to be cleaned, they all pitch in to get the job done. Not only is Hornsby working in a remote location, he and his family made the decision together for him to take the 15-month assignment alone. This allows his son to attend college and his wife to continue her career in Utah. “It does get lonely from time to time, but we’re like one big family here,” he said. “You just have to find something to do. You can go to the gym, go fishing, go hiking — something to keep your mind off of missing your family.”

Hornsby said that throughout his career he’s tried to find something good about every assignment he’s received and that it’s extremely important to go in with a good attitude. Besides the people and the beauty of the local area, he also loves the mission of the 10th SWS, which is to provide flawless missile warning and space surveillance to ensure space superiority and to defend the United States and its allies. “It’s definitely cool being at an operational base like this and the mission that we have here is extremely important,” he said. “This is a cool base. Although it’s small, we have a huge mission and a huge responsibility.”

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Peterson Air Force Base recently launched an app available now on smartphones. Just search for USAF Connect in your device’s app store and add Peterson Air Force Base as a favorite. Peterson’s new Air Force Connect app informs you about holiday hours, base events and inclement weather and connects you to the information you want to know. The app is the first step in an effort to build strong connections at every level, and connects Airmen, their families, retirees, residents of the base in housing and dorms, and anyone with an interest in Peterson Air Force Base to the information that is important to them. Features include: •• Notifications during important events (such as hazardous weather or security incidents) •• A Digital phonebook (with easy direct calling from the app) •• An events calendar (events happening on base from FSS, Chapel and Helping Agencies) •• Stories about Airmen •• Hours (gate hours, facility hours) •• Users can connect a CAC reader to their smartphone for access to CAC websites (MyPay, VMPF) •• …and more For any additions, bugs or other issues with the app, send us the report/ feedback button in the app.

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Air Force medical organizations used to have annual “drug takeback days,” but there are now three locations available to members of Team Pete to safely dispose of unused medications. There are boxes that look like blue USPS postal boxes at the Peterson main clinic, the Peterson BX pharmacy and the Schriever Air Force Base main clinic for people to safely dispose of their unused medicaitons.

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The flu vaccine for children aged 6 months — 35 months old is now available at both the Peterson and Schriever medical clinics. Infant and toddler beneficiaries can be immunized at either clinic between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. (closed for lunch 12-1 p.m.). To reach the Peterson clinic call 719-556-1118 and to reach the Schriever Clinic call 719-567-3832.

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BARBER SHOP NOW AVAILABLE IN BUILDING 1

There is a barber shop available on the third floor of Building 1. It is open 8 a.m. — 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

LOAN LOCKER AVAILABLE TO MILITARY, RETIREES, CIVILIANS

Relocating families can borrow household items while moving to and from Peterson Air Force Base for 30 days. Available items include sleeping mats, futons, folding tables, chairs, dishes, irons, lamps, microwaves, fans, playpens, high chairs, car seats and more. The loan locker is located in Building 1525 across from the base chapel, on the corner of Peterson Blvd. and Selfridge St. and is open 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information call 719-556-7614.

INSPECTOR GENERAL MOVES TO BUILDING 350

The 21st Space Wing Inspector General’s office has now moved to Building 350 in room 1221. Its new phone number is 719-556-2144.

FREE PRE-WINTER POV CHECKUPS

The 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance section is providing free pre-winter POV checks on a first come, first served basis noon — 4 p.m., Oct. 25 and 9 a.m. — 3 p.m., Oct. 26, at the Base Exchange parking lot. The vehicle maintainers will check vehicle exteriors, undercarriages, windshield wipers, tires, breaks, seat belts, lights and batteries to ensure vehicles are ready for the upcoming winter driving season. The Pikes Peak Chapter 15 of the Society of Military Widows is open to all military widows of any branch of military service, regardless of the spouse’s rank and meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at The Club on Peterson AFB. Call 719-331-6689 or 719-260-8172 for more information.

MONTHLY MILITARY RETIREES MEETING

The Military Retiree Activity Office will hold its monthly meeting for all military retirees and their spouses on the second Thursday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at The Club on Peterson AFB.

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Security forces face unique challenge at CONUS location

Parking coming for Gold Star families, Purple Heart recipients.

By Griffin Swartzell | 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

CAVALIER AIR FORCE STATION, N.D. — Serving at a remote base offers Airmen unique challenges, and that’s no exception for security forces at Cavalier Air Force Station, North Dakota. It’s not that the work itself differs substantially from security forces duties at other bases. It’s that they complete their duties with a small number of personnel. Tech Sgt. James Hodge, 10th Space Warning Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of plans and programs handles electronic security at Cavalier, from hand scans to badges and more. When the systems he manages need maintenance, he’s the point of contact for the contractors. “And then on top of that, we get hit with other jobs, such as security managers, anti-terrorism officers, anti-terrorism representatives,” said Hodge. “One of our other cops has been tasked as the research advisor as well.” “So all of us have probably more than five different roles that we're fulfilling,” said Master Sgt. Aron Luna, 10th SWS superintendent of security forces. However, members of the 10th SWS security forces team have backup. Air Force Space Command

funds positions that are filled by Airmen from Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, which is 80 miles away. Teams of 12 travel to Cavalier to provide security for several days at a time before returning to Grand Forks. Hodge said the Cavalier team is always pushing to make sure these Airmen are appreciated and supported. Recently, his team upgraded the beds and recliners and arranged housing so these Airmen don’t have to share a room while they’re at Cavalier. “It's giving our cops more time off to be resilient, innovative Airmen,” said Hodge. “It helps us out here as well, because they're not burnt out. When they're coming out here, they want to be out here. Just like anybody else, we need to have that downtime.” Hodge said working at Cavalier has its perks. He and his family are enthusiastic about hunting, and the remote location offers easy access to pristine wilderness. Luna says he appreciates the small-town feel of the base and the closeness of the community there. “You’re definitely heard a lot more,” said Luna. “You have the commander’s ear any time you need it and you don’t get that at big bases.”

(Air Force photo by Griffin Swartzell)

Gold Star families and recipients of the Purple Heart will soon have designated parking spaces on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado to help honor their sacrifice. The parking spots are scheduled to be installed mid-October pending any weather delays.

By Griffin Swartzell | 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Starting in mid-October 2019, Gold Star families and service members wounded in the line of duty will have designated parking spaces. Master Sgt. Richard Greiner, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of requirements and optimization, confirms that signs have arrived and will be installed over the course of the second half of October, pending weather concerns. “The Gold Star Program is for families that have lost loved ones in a war,” says Rhonda Sargent, 21st Force Support Squadron career focus manager. “They gave the ultimate sacrifice, and we’re just trying to let them know they’re PPWFC CSMNG FallJobFair 4.979 x 7.5 10.9.2019.pdf still part of the Air Force family.”

Sargent says the project started after a conversation she had with Col. Thomas Falzarano, 21st Space Wing commander, about how to take care of Gold Star families, a program which falls within her purview. Spots for recipients of the Purple Heart became part of the conversation shortly after. “Giving them parking spots is one little thing that we can do to make their lives easier when they're coming on base to get services,” says Sargent. She also hopes the spots will give Airmen reason to pause and reflect on the nature of service, and to think about those who’ve made great sacrifices in the name of America and the 1 10/9/2019 9:59:44 AM mission of the U.S. Military.

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Leadership from the 21st Space Wing and 10th Space Warning Squadron pose in front of the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System Sept. 27, 2019, on Cavalier Air Force Station, North Dakota. The PARCS plays a pivotal role in providing missile warning and space surveillance.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Bertain)

Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, 21st Space Wing command chief, speaks at a commander’s call Sept. 27, 2019, on Cavalier Air Force Station, North Dakota. Simmons, as part of his visit to Cavalier AFS, met Airmen and their families to learn about their daily challenges.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Bertain)

Col. Thomas Falzarano, 21st Space Wing commander, oversees the construction of a new water tower Sept. 27, 2019, on Cavalier Air Force Station, North Dakota. Once completed, the water tower will be the tallest structure on the installation.

By Airman 1st Class Andrew Bertain | 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS CAVALIER AIR FORCE STATION, N.D. — With wide open skies and one big radar, the tight-knit community of Cavalier Air Force Station, North Dakota, welcomed 21st Space Wing leadership to the remote station, Sept. 26-28, 2019. During the visit, Col. Thomas Falzarano, 21st Space Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, 21st SW command chief, met with Airmen and their families to understand the mission and challenges of the 10th Space Warning Squadron. The 10th SWS’s Perimeter Acquisition

Radar Attack Characterization System plays a key role in providing missile warning and space surveillance data to North American Aerospace Defense Command and the United States Strategic Command. Cavalier AFS serves a critical role: being America’s first line of defense and executing world class space combat. The location of the installation makes it unique as well. Cavalier is the U.S. Air Force’s only remote installation in the continental United States, making things such as daily errands to medical appointments a 90 minute drive in good weather.

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“We are the only CONUS isolated base in the Air Force,” said Lt. Col. Ryan Durand, 10th SWS commander. “Being up in North Dakota, sometimes you feel forgotten about, so it’s really important for the Airmen to see our leaders and know they care.” Falzarano said he went to Cavalier to learn about the mission and the daily lives of the people, but also to see what he can help improve. “We came to Cavalier to see the quality of life, what they have and don’t have,” said Falzarano. “It allows me to prioritize the

needs of the wing. Some problems aren’t hard to solve, they just need attention.” Over the span of the tour, Falzarano and Simmons visited Airmen’s dorms and work centers, spoke at a commander’s call, ran an enlisted and officer mentor sessions and listened to the needs of the families. “The most important thing for any trip is getting to connect with the Airmen, hear their life stories and learn what they go through,” said Falzarano. “Anytime chief [Simmons] or I get to do that, it is a successful trip.”

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Formal Recognition of Joint Task Force-Space Defense Expands US Space Command’s Protect and Defend Mission By U.S. Space Command Public Affairs

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Gen. Jay Raymond (left), commander of Air Force Space Command, presents colors to U.S. Army BG James Thomas (right) to recognize the establishment of Joint Task Force Space Defense during a ceremony held at Shriever Air Force Base, Colo., Oct. 21, 2019. Joint Task Force Space Defense will be commanded by James, who has served in space-related assignments for the past 19 years.

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Commander of U.S. Space Command, Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, along with BG Thomas L. James, recognized the establishment of the Joint Task Force-Space Defense, during a ceremony here Monday. JTF-SD is one of two subordinate commands to the newly formed USSPACECOM with a mission to conduct, in unified action with mission partners, space superiority operations to deter aggression, defend capability, and defeat adversaries throughout the continuum of conflict. JTF-SD will be commanded by James, an Army officer who has served in space-related assignments for the past 19 years. The other subordinate command, the Combined Force Space Component Command, was recognized in a formal ceremony earlier this month. With CFSCC utilizing space assets to provide effects to the warfighting units across the globe, JTF-SD has the responsibility to protect and defend space assets from both terrestrial and space-based threats. This includes the identification and characterization of potential threats and decisive response options to handle those threats. The JTF-SD will execute its protect and defend mission through its operations center, the National Space Defense Center, space situational awareness units and emerging space defense units. “This is a momentous occasion,” James said during his ceremonial address. He went on to describe the striking similarities between the development and integration of the Royal Air Force’s protect and defend mission in a

multi-domain fight leading up to World War II and that of USSPACECOM and the JTF-SD. Integrating space into the multi-domain fight is the exact purpose of the new operational command. “Is there a growing threat in the space domain? Yes. Space is integral to every military operation today and with this task force, we transition from being the supporter in the fight to the supported warfighter to take on those threats,” James said. While the official establishment order for the JTF-SD was signed by Raymond as one of his first acts as the new USSPACECOM commander, this recognition ceremony provided a more formal opportunity for the men and women of the JTF-SD and NSDC to celebrate the establishment of this unique subordinate command. Raymond opened the ceremony with remarks on the importance of space defense to all combatant commands and to all civil, government and military activities. “All joint task forces, from anti-piracy to space, operate in complex strategic environments,” Raymond said. “That is exactly what the space domain is. Complex. New risks have emerged. But, we have very clear marching orders. This first-of-its-kind operational command will protect and defend US, allied, partner and commercial assets and interests in space.” USSPACECOM was officially established Aug. 29, 2019 during a ceremony at the White House as a geographic command with a designated Area of Responsibility defined as 100km above mean sea level.

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U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, and Academy Dean, Brig. Gen. Linell Letendre, share the stage during the official Dean of Faculty assumption of command ceremony, Oct. 17, 2019. Letendre is the latest senior officer to be selected to be the school's dean. Silveria presided over the event.

By Ray Bowden | U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY PUBLIC AFFAIRS U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The Air Force Academy heralded in its new dean in an official assumption of command ceremony, Oct. 17. Brig. Gen. Linell Letendre, previously a permanent professor and head of the school’s law department, replaces Brig. Gen. Andrew Armacost, who stepped down in September to retire. “As I’ve reviewed her career, you will notice a recurring theme: dedication to the mission, successful execution and excellence,” said Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, the Academy’s super-

intendent, during the afternoon ceremony. Letendre now leads the Dean of the Faculty’s 750-member staff and the academic instruction of more than 500 undergraduate courses designed for 4,000 cadets in 32 academic disciplines. She also directs five support-staff agencies and more than $350 million in resources. “We believe a world-class curriculum and faculty must reside in the facilities of a world-class institution,” Letendre said during the ceremony. “We must provide superb academic support and services across our student body and ensure our

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cadets have the resources necessary to spark creative thought and develop essential skills to solve future warfare problems.” Letendre graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1996 to serve as an acquisition officer and later, a judge advocate. “Over the years, I have come to better appreciate what is expected of us,” she said. “Our nation has asked and demanded that this institution develop innovative leaders of character who are prepared to fight and win our nation’s future conflicts. Providing an excellent education is the bedrock of this expectation.”

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Senate confirms Barrett to be Air Force secretary By Charles Pope | SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Barbara Barrett to be the 25th Secretary of the Air Force, Oct. 16, clearing the way for the experienced pilot and former ambassador to lead the service as it faces new threats globally and in space. The 85 to 7 vote makes Barrett the third consecutive woman confirmed to lead the Air Force and its 685,000 total force Airmen. Barrett replaces Heather Wilson who resigned in May. Undersecretary Matthew Donovan served as acting secretary in the interim. “I can think of no position that offers more excitement, challenge and meaning than the secretary of the Air Force,” Barrett said, after the vote. “Our Air Force is the best in the world because of extraordinary Airmen and civilians with whom I am now proud to serve.” Barrett’s lopsided confirmation was largely expected. She earned praise from senators in remarks prior to the vote that summarized her extensive background in public service as ambassador to Finland, as a senior official at the Federal Aviation Administration, as an instrument-rated pilot and as someone certified as an astronaut for space travel. “Ambassador Barrett has had an impressive career both inside and outside of government,” said Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the chamber’s second-ranking Republican, prior to the vote. Barrett’s experience as a senior official with the FAA and most recently as chairwoman of the Aerospace Corporation gives her “a deep understanding of the United States Air Force,” Thune said. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein offered his praise as well. “This is an exciting day for our Air Force,” he said. “Secretary Barrett brings an incredible background and a level of strategic understanding

that will propel us into the future. We won the lottery…again!” Any questions about Barrett’s confirmation were largely erased in September when she appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Barrett echoed a set of priorities that have been often described by the Air Force’s civilian and military leadership. She emphasized the need for robust modernization to recover from budget cuts in previous years. She offered unequivocal support for expanding the fleet of F-35 Lightning II aircraft. “The F-35,” she told senators, “is our future and we need it. And we need it sustainably.” She offered support for an Air Force analysis calling on the service to expand to 386 squadrons from 312. That number is needed, the analysis says, to meet all demands and challenges posed in today’s world. That target was unveiled last year after extensive review and is captured in shorthand as “the Air Force we need.” Barrett agreed that continuing to reconfigure the force to confront, and if necessary defeat, “near peer” adversaries China and Russia must remain a focus. And, at a time when the Air Force and other services are confronting suicides and sexual assaults among other quality of life issues, Barrett pledged to work hard to understand and address those problems as well as the underlying issues that cause them. She also endorsed creating a Space Force as the new and separate sixth branch of the U.S. military. “If confirmed, standing up a Space Force would be a key imperative,” she told senators during that hearing. “I believe we need the Space Force, in fact, in my opinion, a domain-specific service to organize, train and equip space forces is overdue.” Barrett also embraced existing policies

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earned an up-close view of defense policy and Pentagon behavior in her service as a civilian adviser to both the secretary of defense and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the time. Most recently, Barrett stepped down in 2017 as chairwoman of the board for the Aerospace Corporation after four years in the role. Aerospace Corp. is the only federally funded research and development organization focused on space.

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Mustang Rim Dr.

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MODEL LOCATION 7604 Grizzly Rose Way Colorado Springs, CO 80923

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Mon-Sat 10am -6pm Sunday 12-6pm

719-309-4385 IndigoStetsonRidge@ClassicHomes.com

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