Space Training and Readiness Command’s Post

This sight never ceases to inspire us! Congratulations to the 123 new Guardians who recently graduated from United States Space Force Basic Military Training! Here are some highlights from last week's graduation events. Welcome to the team, Guardians! #PrepareEveryGuardian | #SemperSupra

Meet the United States Space Force's newest Guardians! Congratulations to the 123 Guardians who recently graduated Basic Military Training! Check out some of our favorite photos from last week's festivities! 📸 | View more photos here: https://lnkd.in/gCZvVPDa #PrepareEveryGuardian | #SemperSupra

For decades, United States Air Force test and training ranges, like the Nevada Test and Training Range and the Utah Test and Training Range, have provided aircrews with flexible, realistic, multidimensional battle spaces to conduct testing and advanced training. Though only a few years old, the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) functions as a space-based counterpart, providing unique opportunities for Guardians to hone their warfighting skills in the era of Great Power Competition. Capt. Anthony Guglielmo, 98th Space Range Squadron mission safety officer, acknowledges the concept of a space range can seem abstract to those outside of space-related career fields. He says it helps people to better conceptualize the range when he describes it like a “sandbox at the playground.” “In simple terms, it means that if you’re a space operator or a test engineer, who wants to come and test out your new equipment in space, we provide a safe, secure, supervised area with lots of different toys for your equipment to interact with,” Guglielmo said. 🔗 | Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g_XFs8FQ #PrepareEveryGuardian | United States Space Force

#ICYMI | In a historic first, students of the Space Test Course at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School successfully operated a satellite in space from Edwards Air Force Base last month. Previous classes have coordinated with commercial space providers to acquire satellite imagery to support multi-domain testing, dictating desired imagery and pass schedules, albeit without direct interaction with the satellite. May 20 marks the inaugural instance where United States Space Force STC Class 24A students issued commands to a satellite on orbit from Edwards thanks to a partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicle Directorate. 🔗 | Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g5PA7UWP #PrepareEveryGuardian | #SemperSupra

Once an Aggressor, always an Aggressor! Last Friday, Aggressor alumni gathered together to reconnect and honor their rich heritage. They shared captivating stories of Aggressor history, delving into the current mission and the evolution of the squadron! A special highlight of the event was the presentation of Maj. Spencer J. Roberts' helmet to the Aggressor "Wall of Fame." Maj. Roberts, a former instructor pilot from the 527th Tactical Fighter Training Aggressor Squadron, left a significant mark on the unit’s legacy. The 527th Space Aggressor Squadron traces its roots back to the 527th TFTAS, reactivated in 1976 as USAFE's sole aggressor squadron. Equipped with F-5E Tiger IIs, they trained USAFE fighter pilots in Soviet fighter tactics and frequently deployed to NATO airfields. Reactivated in September 2000 as the 527th Space Aggressor Squadron and transferred to the United States Space Force on July 24, 2020, the squadron continues its vital mission. We were truly humbled by this opportunity to honor the past and are grateful for the contributions of our alumni. Thank you for helping us celebrate their heritage and inspiring future generations of Aggressors! #PrepareEveryGuardian | #SemperSupra

#ICYMI | Last week, Space Training and Readiness Command's command team, Maj. Gen. Tim Sejba and Chief Master Sgt. Karmann-Monique Pogue, visited Patrick Space Force Base, the newly designated home of STARCOM Headquarters! During their visit to the #SpaceCoast, General Sejba and Chief Pogue engaged with Space Launch Delta 45 leadership, toured various facilities, and connected with community partners at the Florida Institute of Technology, Space Florida, and the University of Central Florida. Their visit underscored the importance of collaboration in advancing our mission to prepare the United States Space Force to prevail in competition and conflict through innovative education, training, doctrine, and test. The Department of the Air Force recently selected Patrick SFB as the location to host STARCOM Headquarters and Space Delta 10. We’re excited for the future and the opportunities this brings to our community and beyond! #PrepareEveryGuardian | #SemperSupra

On this Father’s Day, we honor the incredible fathers who have shaped our lives with their unwavering support and guidance. To our military fathers, your role goes beyond the call of duty. Whether it's teaching us new skills, sharing wisdom, or inspiring us with your actions, your impact is profound. Many of us carry cherished memories of the lessons and moments we've shared with our dads, memories that have inspired us in our own journeys. Happy Father’s Day to all our dads, and Semper Supra! #FathersDay | United States Space Force

Congratulations to the 28 Guardians and Airmen of Class 24-003, who proudly earned their Space Wings after graduating the Enlisted Undergraduate Space Training course today! A special shout out to our phenomenal instructors from the 319th Combat Training Squadron and 42d Combat Training Squadron. Over the past four months, your dedication, expertise, and mentorship have been pivotal in shaping these future space operators! #PrepareEveryGuardian | United States Space Force