#ICYMI Gen. Stephen Whiting, #USSPACECOM commander, testified before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, where he stressed the need for continued investments to advance America's strength in space amid growing threats. "Although many challenges lie ahead, the future of space holds tremendous promise for America if we actively and thoughtfully protect it," he said. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gampsqYz
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United States Space Command conducts operations in, from and to space to deter conflict, and, if necessary, defeat aggression, deliver space combat power for the Joint/Combined Force and defend U.S. vital interests with allies and partners. Commanded by U.S. Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, USSPACECOM is the warfighting combatant command that actively employs forces from the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force to deliver space effects to joint and combined forces and protect and defend the space domain. Space superiority enables the Joint Force to rapidly transition from competition to conflict and prevail in a global, all-domain fight. From the ultimate high ground to the last tactical mile, USSPACECOM ensures there is never a day without space. U.S. Space Command’s Provisional Headquarters is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The command has personnel and functions at Peterson, Schriever, Vandenberg Space Force Bases and Offutt Air Force Base. For information about USSPACECOM career opportunities, visit USAjobs.gov.
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Employees at U.S. Space Command
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Rebecca Tucker
Delivering space combat power to the Joint Force
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Bob Cloninger
Exercise Planner//Project Management//Training SME//Veteran
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Lawrence Cooper
Dep Div Chief J28 Future Capabilities at US Space Command Intelligence Directorate
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Bryon Gohl, P.E.
Chief, Critical Infrastructure Branch
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The commercial space industry provides a massive advantage to the nation. This certification facilitates secure, reliable and responsive launches to deploy critical space-based capabilities, ensuring #USSPACECOM can defend the homeland and protect and enable the joint force.
Vulcan, you are GO for Certification!🚀 After a rigorous review process, #USSF’s Space Systems Command announced that Vulcan is ready to take its place in history. It is now certified and set to serve the Space Force and our mission partners with unmatched capability. This achievement strengthens the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program and will play a vital role in our Nation’s security for years to come. Shout out to the ULA team for their dedication, teamwork, and relentless commitment to excellence.🌌 https://lnkd.in/gtUpH2wv #SpaceForce #SpaceStartsHere #Guardians
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#ICYMI: The Missile Defense Agency and the US Navy successfully executed FTX-40, demonstrating advanced tracking and engagement capabilities. This test showcased the integration of space capabilities, passing date through fire control to enable a simulated Aegis engagement of the hypersonic target. Data from this test could help shape the future of U.S. missile defense. Learn more below 👇
Next Step in Hypersonic Missile Defense - MDA and the U.S. Navy successfully executed Flight Test Other-40 (FTX-40), or Stellar Banshee, off the coast of Hawaii, March 24, 2025. USS Pinckney (DDG 91) demonstrated the ability to detect, track and perform a simulated engagement of an advanced maneuvering hypersonic target using the SBT Inc. 3 capability embedded in the latest Aegis software baseline. https://lnkd.in/e_nn2mST
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When asked about Kwajalein Atoll during his posture hearing, USSPACECOM Commander Gen. Stephen Whiting said, "Kwaj is very important for our space mission...there's five sensors there that support our mission. We have advocated with the Department of the Army (US Army) for investments there to make sure that the infrastructure can support those missions." 👇
“RTS plays such a critical role in our nation’s security. Whether it’s testing or space domain awareness, Kwajalein’s key terrain will continue to provide enhanced capabilities to U.S. Space Command and the United States Space Force.” ~LTG Sean Gainey, #ArmySMDC CG https://lnkd.in/eNPmXN2H U.S. Army Pacific
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Gen. Stephen Whiting, #USSPACECOM commander, underscored USSPACECOM’s vital role in achieving peace through strength before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. Read his full posture statement here: https://lnkd.in/e6NxTeNq
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Happening now: https://lnkd.in/g39fCt4w
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U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command in collaboration with U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) and US Army TRADOC released an updated iteration of the Army Space Training Strategy, which accounts for tech improvements, increased space capabilities and new space-based formations. “We've seen in Ukraine and we've seen globally with China, North Korea, and other adversaries, they seek to defeat our ability to use space. And so gone are the days of setting that theater with air power and air defense artillery alone to gain air superiority that then would facilitate land and maritime superiority,” said Col. Donald Brooks, Army Space and Missile Defense School commandant. “I would say today and in the future, far left of launch, we must shape that multidomain environment with effects layered at scale, range and echelon with space." 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnkt2sj5
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“Pro Futuro – Fight for the Future!” On March 4, 2025, Sgt. Maj. Thinh Huynh, #USSPACECOM’s outgoing Commandant, accepted responsibility as Command Sergeant Major of U.S. Army DEVCOM in a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The time-honored tradition of the passing of the unit colors represents the trust and confidence the commander now places in Huynh to be the troop rallying point in battle and in garrison. "Sgt. Maj. Huynh's imprint on USSPACECOM has been impressive and the impact will be immeasurable," said Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, USSPACECOM command senior enlisted leader. "He has an incredible individual story, and now he is forever a part of ours. Sgt. Maj. Huynh's legacy left on our command will be one of competence, collective strength, compassion, credibility, and competitiveness to win.” Huynh's new role and responsibilities guiding the development of groundbreaking technologies like all-domain sensing, air and missile defense, and hypersonic weapons, strengthens the strategic partnership between USSPACECOM and DEVCOM. "Space was great...but I'm happy to be back on Earth," said Huynh with a smile. "The future of space power relies on collaboration and innovation. I'm excited to develop technologies that give our warfighters the decisive edge." Thank you, Sgt. Maj. Huynh. From the ultimate high ground to the last tactical mile! Learn more about DEVCOM at https://devcom.army.mil/ #NeverADayWithoutSpace
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. MDT, #USSPACECOM Commander Gen. Stephen Whiting will provide testimony before the Senate Committee on Armed Services, emphasizing the command’s key priorities, challenges and resource needs. Watch live here: https://lnkd.in/g39fCt4w
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At Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Maj. Gen. Gregory Gagnon, United States Space Force Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence, stressed space superiority’s key role in modern warfare, citing lessons from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Watch the full discussion here (Gagnon's remarks begin around 18 min.): https://lnkd.in/gkbKmenj