A Guardian will go to space

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To: Col. Tyler “Nick” Hague

From: Dr. Jason “JDub” Womack

Re: You reflect our aspirations

You are the first… of many to come after you.

You’ll spend months preparing for that mission, developing the skills and mindset needed to fulfill your hopes and dreams - and our nation’s requirements. I can only imagine the transformative power of living this goal in the making. You demonstrate what I have grown to call:

‘The Guardian Experience'

In you, I see a model of leadership and courage and a profound commitment to continuous, iterative growth. Your path from joining the Space Force to preparing to reside among the stars is a powerful reminder of our individual and collective potential.

And that’s just the physical.

What about the emotional?

Mental?

Social?

Spiritual?

Your mission goes beyond the training, the multiple COAs, and the emergency preparations (who IS the dentist on station‽‽).

You’ll orbit outside the boundaries of expectation in the realms of what some deemed IMpossible just decades ago; your effort connects us to the dynamic word: #CONNECTATION.

You model the connections of (4) current events, (5) tradition/our past, (6) partnerships, and (7) the future.

(You’ve already handled the first three!)

Your work showcases our impact and relevance as #Guardians; we must understand the backdrop of global and national developments. We must diversify our approach to getting after our mission.

This…it reflects the rapid evolution we've undergone as an independent force while remaining true to our core mission: to protect and serve in the vast expanse above us.

As you orbit our planet, remember that you are a mirror to each of us Guardians back here on Earth. In you, we see the qualities we aspire to:

• resilience,
• adaptability and a
• relentless pursuit of growth and excellence.

Your journey is a beacon, guiding us in our daily endeavors and reminding us that the sky is not the limit but just the beginning.

We watch with pride and admiration, inspired by your dedication and excited for the contributions your mission will make to our understanding of space and ourselves.

Godspeed, Guardian.