U.S. Space Command

#USSPACECOM's Command Surgeon hosted the 4th annual Joint Space Medicine Forum, uniting experts from the United States Department of Defense, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Federal Aviation Administration to advance space medicine support.   “With the inherent risk in space operations and the amount of coordination that is required before adding the crew, having an organization like USSPACECOM, that is already thinking about and coordinating subject matter experts in the field of space medicine, is extremely important considering how fast space exploration is changing,” said Col. Melissa Dooley, Air Force Special Operations Command Command Surgeon. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gP8Y3G6R

Lt. Gen. Thomas James, #USSPACECOM deputy commander, visited U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command to receive updates on #ArmySMDC's capabilities and discuss further integration of space capabilities for national defense. "The space fight will always be a joint fight," he said. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gb2BNNJh

Congratulations Brian Bierman, #USSPACECOM’s Wednesday Warrior of the Week. As the USSPACECOM Sustainment Branch Chief, he initiated the command’s first sustainment task order designed to capture critical sustainment and reconstitution data across all weapons systems, which will inform senior leaders’ decisions. He was also the mastermind behind the initial development of the Weapons System Sustainment Dashboard and the Sustainment Node Mapping platforms, which feeds into the overall J4 common operating picture and informs senior leaders in the Joint Operations Center. Thank you for all you do Mr. Bierman.

At the #NDIA Special Operations Symposium, Lt. Gen. Thomas James, #USSPACECOM deputy commander, joined U.S. Cyber Command and USSOCOM leaders on The Irregular Triad panel where he emphasized the importance of collaboration.

#ICYMI Gen. Stephen Whiting, #USSPACECOM commander, spoke at United States Air Force Academy's National Character and Leadership Symposium where he challenged future leaders to bring innovation and energy to the joint force to help ensure our nation's security in this complex global environment.

Zulu Kepler 25 enhanced integration with Multinational Forces-Operation Olympic Defender partners, refining command and control to support combatant commands. Strengthening partnerships and multi-domain ops ensures U.S. space power remains ready to deter, defend and win.    “Extensive work was completed to sharpen our support to combatant commands in conflict against a near peer adversary. In working with MNF-OOD partners, S4S was able to better synchronize efforts to enhance an information advantage,” said Col. Michael Dyer, S4S acting director of force development.   👉 https://lnkd.in/gWigpfY8

First Air Force Detachment 3 Divers, US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group One (EODGRUONE), along with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Astronauts underwent training focused on handling the Orion Crew Module and providing specialized medical care to validate capabilities as part of the preparations for a manned mission to the moon on Artemis II.   "This training not only enhances our operational readiness but also underscores our commitment to supporting NASA's human spaceflight programs," said Col. Jason N. Gingrich, Deputy Commander of AFSPACE. "By participating in these joint exercises, we strengthen our partnerships and reinforce our collective ability to support ambitious missions like Artemis II." 👉 https://lnkd.in/giv8bvrU

Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, #USSPACECOM command senior enlisted leader, and Sgt. Maj. Chad Stackpole, USSPACECOM commandant, welcomed Lt. Col. Edward Hoogland, XVIII Airborne Corps senior space officer, Sgt. Maj. Bryan Barker, XVIII Airborne Corps, and Command Sgt. Maj. Landon Emrick, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command's 1st Space Brigade, to the command's headquarters, where they discussed information sharing and future collaboration between the two organizations. 

Congratulations Allison Lillemon, #USSPACECOM’s Wednesday Warrior of the Week. She is the administrative officer for the Directorate for Joint Forces Development (J7), supporting 105 service members, civil servants, and DoD contractors. She also serves as an AcqDemo pay pool administrator for multiple directorates, a role requiring strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Recently, she streamlined and standardized the J7's civilian hiring process, nearly doubling the command's workforce in 10 months. Thank you for all you do Mrs. Lillemon.

Early this morning, Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Vandenberg Space Force Base Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM test launch, ensuring the 🇺🇸 maintains a strong, credible nuclear deterrent vital to national security and the safety of U.S. #AlliesandPartners.    “During this test, we collected and analyzed performance and other key data points to evaluate current missile system competencies,” said Col. Dustin Harmon, 377th TEG commander. “This allows our team to analyze and report accuracy and reliability for the current system while validating projected missile system improvements. The data we collect and analyze is crucial for maintaining Minuteman III while we pave the way for Sentinel.”  👉 https://lnkd.in/gjcjiDnr