Space Force stands up National Military Command Center Watch Cell

March 15, 2023

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear, Lt. Gen. Deanna Burt, and United States Space Force Guardians pose for a group photo at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the United States Space Force Service Watch Cell (SFSWC), March 13, 2023, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The 844th Communications Squadron team built a new facility for the SFSWC inside the National Military Command Center to perform real-world operations. (U.S. Army photograph by Sgt. Leola George).

https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/3330113/space-force-stands-up-national-military-command-center-watch-cell/

First all Space Force flight graduates OTS

March 14, 2023

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala –

The first all-Space Force flight from Officer Training School graduated March 10, 2023.

The 15 guardians who comprised Lima “Lasers” Flight completed the eight-week training course to commission as second lieutenants and will go on to lead in the newly created service.

During training, the flight excelled, winning the Commandant’s Cup, which is presented to the team who best demonstrates courage, resiliency, and hardiness of spirit by leading the way in a series of demanding physical and mental team challenges.

“When I was assigned the Space Force flight, I wasn’t sure what to expect,” said Maj. Kaleigh Sides, flight commander of Lima Flight. “But I couldn’t be prouder of how they came together. Instead of 15 individuals, they were one team.”

The flight is a model for the future of how OTS plans to continue training and developing new Space Force officers.

“We’ve graduated Guardians from OTS before, but this is the first time we’ve had the numbers to create a dedicated standalone USSF flight,” said Col. Keolani Bailey, OTS commandant. “In the future, we’ll continue to group them as much as possible to align their training with foundational Space Force imperatives as we build warrior-minded leaders of character for our total force team.”

He also mentioned the impact that these new leaders will have on their new service.

“These officers are the pioneers of a new era in space operations, and their achievements will inspire future generations of Guardians with character, connection, commitment, and courage.” said Bailey.

As the United States continues to expand its space capabilities, it is essential to have a highly trained and skilled force that can operate in this challenging environment. The officers who graduated from Officer Training School are now ready to make their mark on history and lead the way in this new era of space exploration and national security.

The graduated Space Force officers are:

Robert Bartkowiak

Alec Buchanan

Joseph Cheung

Jeremy Colon

Jacob Gagnon

Emily George

Karolyn Meno

Max Schrieber

Anthony Phan

Harmanjeet Gidda

Raul Rodriguez

Evan Van Horn

Cameron Kopec

Jennifer Leo

Christopher Terrell

https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/3329837/first-all-space-force-flight-graduates-ots/