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SpOC commander, CMSSF visit Space Delta 4
July 5, 2024
Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr., commander of Space Operations Command, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna and Chief Master Sgt. Caleb Lloyd, SpOC senior enlisted leader, visited Buckley Space Force Base July 3, to engage with Space Delta 4 personnel and gain a comprehensive understanding of their mission operations.
The visit began with an office call at DEL 4 headquarters, where Miller received an overview of DEL 4’s operational landscape.
He also toured the 3rd Satellite Communications Squadron antenna site, learning about their crucial role in space communications.
“I am very proud of the work Delta 4 Guardians have done to equip and train the force in preparation for the Space Force Generation display of forces execution this October,” Miller said.
“How can we operate together in war, if we never plan, and operate together before the first generation?”
Miller’s visit continued with a briefing at the 71st Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Squadron, which emphasized their contributions to space-based situational awareness.
The leadership team also visited the Overhead Persistent Infrared Battlespace Awareness Center, where they observed how data from space-based sensors is processed and utilized to enhance operational readiness within the non-commissioned officer corps.
“We need to be pushing to ensure that we take a deliberate discipline initiative, and the NCO feels empowered from command leadership teams to move out on objectives,” Lloyd said.
“The NCOs know the mission best. I saw that in full force today here at Buckley.”
A leadership lunch provided an opportunity for Miller to discuss his strategic vision with DEL 4’s senior leaders and gather feedback.
The day concluded with a town hall, where he addressed personnel and answered questions about space operations and strategy.
“We are going to succeed because Delta 4 Guardians are awesome.” Miller said, “There is only one squadron that does strategic missile warning for the Department of Defense, that is Delta 4.
There is no one else, and you got this.”
The visit underscored the integral role of Buckley SFB in the broader Space Force mission, reaffirming his commitment to enhancing the capabilities and well-being of DEL 4’s personnel.
Miller ended the visit reminding Guardians to take care of themselves, each other and to stay ready.
https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3827784/spoc-commander-cmssf-visit-space-delta-4/
Patrick Space Force Base wins annual installation award
July 5, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced Patrick Space Force Base as the Space Force recipient of the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence July 1.
The award recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the teams of people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations, selecting one base from each military service, plus the Defense Logistics Agency each year.
This year’s Space Force Installation Excellence selection board consisted of a cross functional team from the Headquarters United States Space Force staff.
The board recognized the Guardians and mission partners of Patrick SFB for providing outstanding mission support through innovation and programs dedicated to mission readiness through efficiencies and cost control, while maintaining a focus on the importance of providing a “quality of life” environment for families and single Guardians.
Patrick SFB is home to Space Launch Delta 45 — which provides installation support for the base — along with other defense and Air Force mission partners.
SLD45 authored a cross-coast concept of operations to streamline launch control capabilities by syncing Patrick SFB and Vandenberg SFB mission commands into a single focal point.
The effort added redundant coverage, cut manpower needs by 50%, increased mission assurance by 110%, and drove standardization of training across both ranges.
The Space Launch Delta nailed the first Department of Defense Falcon Heavy launch and the first DoD Falcon Heavy booster reuse.
Additionally, the installation crafted the initial mission assurance plan for United Launch Alliances next generation Vulcan Rocket by validating over 100 launch tasks, authored 300 requirements, and overseeing the first static-fire test. These efforts postured the nation to end our reliance on Russian manufactured engines and exponentially increase our space launch capability.
The installation services team also produced the Space Force’s top childcare program and created a free voluntary kindergarten program.
Margaret Bereano, Installations and Mission Support chief for the United States Space Force said, “in a year of many challenges, the Airmen and Guardians at Patrick SFB excelled in providing mission support to their many operational customers.
They were innovative in their approach to launch operations and aggressive in solving problems. Congratulations to Space Launch Delta 45!”
https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3827844/patrick-space-force-base-wins-annual-installation-award/
https://www.acq.osd.mil/EIE/
https://www.express.co.uk/news/weird/1919216/aliens-roswell-ufo-crash-images-witness
'I saw US army images of aliens at Roswell UFO crash site and can't take secret to grave'
11:27, Fri, Jul 5, 2024
An elderly witness, who claims to have seen official US Government photos showing alien bodies at the Roswell "UFO crash site" in New Mexico, has come forward, to allegedly avoid taking the secret to their grave.
In a new bombshell report, that has been filed with an official UFO database in the US and is being examined by experts, the witness claims they would take a lie detector test.
The Roswell mystery has been at the heart of the UFO scene since in July 1947 the military sensationally announced in a press release it had found the remains of a crashed flying saucer in the desert near to the New Mexico town of the same name.
A photograph was released showing Major Jesse Marcel holding foil debris from the "crash site".
But the following day it retracted the statement, saying it was in fact a damaged US Air Force air balloon.
It led to speculation ever since of a major cover-up, with the initial information accidentally released.
Witnesses later came forward to say there had been alien bodies within the "crashed craft", which along with the wreckage were then taken to the mysterious top-secret Area 51 military base in Nevada.
It has gone on to become the biggest UFO conspiracy theory on record.
The new witness report was filed by an unnamed individual to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) last month.
The person claimed in their report to have been shown official US military images taken at the crash scene on October 15 1986, but they had only just come public.
Their report said: "I was randomly shown two photos unexpectedly one day of the actual Roswell crash site.
"The photo was face down with a hand-cut strip of paper cut out with scissors and a piece of brownish aged scotch tape on the ends of the strip, the strip had typed on it 1947, Roswell New Mexico, Two Air force officers inspecting alien body in front of wreckage (as best as I remember).
"The other photo had no strip of paper on the back. I have been afraid to share this because of the sensitive nature and fear of reprisal from the government, but I am 70 now and I do not feel right just going to my grave whenever that might be with it.
"The guy wanted to share them but again, fear of reprisal. So, I have deep experience in photography and in certifying documents, zero doubt these were real.
"Basically it looked like a graphflex 4x5 inch negative camera with a flash photo taken at night.
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The photographer was standing and the photo was angled down to where the alien body was on the ground, mostly laying on its front with the head turned slightly, about three to four feet from the camera, then the body, then the two officers squatting/kneeling beside it.
The witness said one was holding "something that kind of looked like an ink pen" and "held it against the arm or back of the suit on the alien and was lifting it".
They added: "It looked like melted striations running down from the pen or whatever was he was holding.
There was some space between the two officers and a little space on each side of them and you could clearly see the crashed UFO and the skin of the ship ripped and smashed open, not scattered pieces but like a wrecked car that was still together.
"I could see what some of the construction looked like, some bent metal tubes mostly and small like straight pieces bent up from the crash."The ship was actually smashed up against a rock and you could clearly see that.
I think one of them was Marcel, but at the time, sure I had heard of Roswell but with no internet I didn't really know his look to recognise him. I do now.
"But I kind of remember him and the other officer being similar in age, body build, both were in like khaki pants and shirts like officers no, ties.
"Seems like there were name plates on them but I just focused on the alien body. I had them in my hand for about 20 minutes and never saw them again.
"I do not mind anything to prove my story, who knows, a lie detector, hypnosis may bring out the names on the nameplates but this is all I have.
"I prefer not to tell his name at this point. I will continue to see if I can locate him, I tried recently but not sure of the results. The main thing about reporting this is because I think I should tell someone.
"The official position I looked the other day is still is the radar balloons for detecting soviet nuclear tests and there was no UFO or alien bodies there.
"The complete opposite is true. There is no way, shape or form that there was not an alien body and a crashed disc saucer smashed there out at the site.
"This is what I am sharing with you, as far as I can tell this account of these photos has never been shared or told before never told before.
"I am not doing this for money, or prestige or anything… I do not care who believes what, this happened. And what am I supposed to do? Not tell anyone? Ever, and just go to my grave with it?"
NUFORC experts are trying to trace the witness for more details.
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