“Since the establishment of the United States Space Force, we have continued to evolve, adapt, and have experienced perpetual change. Anthony Mastalir, Space Launch Delta 30 commander. “With today’s redesignation, the Space Launch Delta 30 will continue to lead the way to protect and defend our nation’s interests in an increasingly contested, degraded, and operationally limited domain,” said Col.
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Squadrons that were previously under these groups will now report directly to the SLD 30 commander. Michael Hunsberger, transitioning to Space Launch Delta 30 vice commanders. Kris Barcomb, and 30th MSG commander, Col. The 30th Operations Group and 30th Mission Support Group were inactivated as part of the transition to the new USSF Delta structure, with 30th OG commander, Col. It has long been known as “Space Country”, and that moniker is well-earned.” “For decades, Vandenberg Air Force Base has been a focal point – indeed, in many cases, the starting point for space operations across the Department of Defense and the Department of the Air Force. “I am delighted to be with you here today as we take another step in building the structure of our United States Space Force,” said Burt. Deanna Burt, Combined Force Space Component Command commander and Space Operations Command deputy commander, was the presiding officer for the renaming ceremony, which also included redesignating the 30th Space Wing as Space Launch Delta 30, a unit of the Space Force aligned under Space Operations Command. Renaming these installations is critical to building a distinct culture and identity for the Space Force.” “Renaming Air Force installations where space operations is the primary mission more closely reflects the overall mission of the base. Stephen Whiting, Space Operations Command commander. Space Force is a significant step forward in the recognition of space as a warfighting domain,” said Lt. Space Force ceremony held at the base parade grounds, May 14, 2021. Follow Noozhawk on Twitter: and Connect with Noozhawk on Facebook.Vandenberg Air Force Base was officially renamed Vandenberg Space Force Base during a U.S. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Noozhawk North County editor Janene Scully can be reached at. While the Space Force has become responsible for most missions, the Air Force will still have a role in assorted activities at Vandenberg. In addition to launching satellites aboard rockets, Vandenberg trains space crews, conducts missile tests and monitors objects orbiting in space. Months ago, Patrick Air Force Base in Florida was renamed Patrick Space Force Base while its sibling site became Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
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Vandenberg's ceremony occurs days after its East Coast counterpart, the 45th Space Wing in Florida, become Space Launch Delta 45. The new branch of the military also has gained a motto: Semper Supra, or Always Above.Īnd instead of airmen, Marines, soldiers or sailors, leaders decreed that members of Space Force shall be dubbed guardians. However, Space Force websites claim the delta symbol debuted in 1961 and pays homage to the heritage of the Air Force and Space Command. Since December 2019, officials have revealed the delta symbol, likened by some to a "Star Trek" logo. “We have slashed bureaucracy at every level in order to empower our Guardians to move at speed and to increase accountability.”
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“We have purpose-built this force for this domain,” Raymond added.
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He said the nation is better postured to meet the modern challenges in the space domain. This leadership is resonating globally and it is already delivering advantages for our nation.” “Thankfully, with the strong support of Congress, the United State seized on the opportunity to make needed change to stay ahead of this growing threat and established the United States Space Force. satellites and cyber capabilities that can deny our access to the domain,” Raymond said. “These threats include robust jamming of GPS and communications satellites directed energy systems that can blind, disrupt or damage our satellites anti-satellite weapons in space or from the ground that are designed to destroy U.S. interests, citing Russia and China pushes to create weapons to interfere with American satellites. He noted the growing number of nations operating in space, often against U.S.