Space Launch Delta 45

Congratulations to our members on their "aCHIEFment" to the highest enlisted rank: E-9! Knowledge Nuggets 🧠 : Only 1% of the enlisted force can hold the rank of E-9 at any given time. More photos here ➡️ : https://bit.ly/41oBg9p

🚀 Back-to-Back Launches: Strengthening the Space Domain 🚀 In less than 4 hours apart, #SpaceX successfully launched #Starlink Group 12-13 and the Intuitive Machines' IM-2 lunar lander missions, showcasing the power of joint collaboration and rapid launch capability. Through strong partnerships with industry leaders, the United States Space Force ensures a secure and resilient space domain, enabling seamless access to orbit and beyond. These back-to-back missions highlight our commitment to the acceleration of #innovation and assured access to space. 📸 Photo illustration by Curt Mason The space domain never sleeps—and neither do we. 🌎✨ Space Systems Command

Airmen assigned to the 45th Civil Engineer Squadron teamed up with the 202nd #REDHORSE Squadron to test their skills during a four-day base beddown and recovery exercise at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida. From rapid shelter setup to airfield repairs, Airmen tackled real-world equipment failures, harsh weather, and time constraints—developing critical skills needed to support expeditionary operations in contested environments. 🌧️🏗️⚡ Hands-on exercises like this not only strengthens readiness, but also offers our Airmen the ability to hone and refine tactics, techniques and procedures in realistic environments to ensure we are postured to continue to deliver #AirPower anytime, anywhere. Read more: 🔽 https://bit.ly/439t2V0 United States Space Force | Space Systems Command | United States Air Force

🐾💣 Real-World Readiness in Action! 💣🐾 The 45th Security Forces Squadron #K9 Unit teamed up with the 45th Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team for a joint exercise focused on real-world threat detection and response. This collaborative training enhances Integrated Base Defense by extending detection and deterrence capabilities, ensuring both teams are mission-ready to protect personnel and assets. Through continuous training in obedience, detection, and patrol tasks, our #MilitaryWorkingDogs and handlers remain prepared to detect and respond to potential threats at a moment’s notice. United States Space Force | Space Systems Command | United States Air Force

Honoring tradition 🇺🇸 Members from the 45th Security Forces Squadron and 45th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight provided support for the presidential inauguration in Washington D.C. Their dedication and service ensured that this time-honored part of American democracy was completed smoothly and safely. 📝 Read more here ➡️ : https://bit.ly/3X1WfgZ #Inauguration2025

Ready to support 🇺🇸 SrA Spencer Contreras, SrA Ryan Longoria, and MWD Kkody went above and beyond their typical duties to honor the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter in a joint-service effort to support his state funeral. 📝 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dPnTAJEb

Honoring Heroes Members of SLD 45 and civilians connected to the #Apollo1 Mission gathered at the launch platform of Space Launch Complex 34 to honor the memory of the three brave astronauts who passed away during a pre-launch test in 1967. Their courage and sacrifice paved the way for future space exploration.

✨ From E to O, let's gooo! ✨ Congratulations to SLD 45 member A1C Dan Huynh, who was selected for the SLECP-A Scholarship. Through this unique program, Huynh will continue to remain on active duty while pursuing his education full-time. After completing his degree, he will commission through the United States Air Force Officer Training School in Maxwell, Alabama. You're the man, Lt. Dan! Read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3WNwTmP

Liftoff! Congratulations to Blue Origin on their successful maiden flight of #NewGlenn - the first launch from Space Launch Complex 36 in 20 years. 🧠 Knowledge Nuggets: New Glenn is powered by liquid oxygen and liquid methane, so the flame is blue! Read more: https://bit.ly/3DXaxsy 🚀: New Glenn-1 2025 Launch Count: 7️⃣