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SENIOR MASTER SGT. Bruce Rogers, Air Force Space Command, aims his .45-caliber revolver during handgun competition, part of exercise Peacekeeper Challenge. Teams representing the best of more than 50,000 Air Force security police on duty at more than 455 worldwide locations take part in the annual exercise. Competitive events include physical fitness, combat rifle, combat tactics, handgun, machine gun, grenade launcher, accident investigation, crime scene search and investigation, military working dog and information security

SENIOR MASTER SGT. Bruce Rogers, Air Force Space Command, aims his .45...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PEACEKEEPER CHALLENGE Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

GEN. Charles A. Horner (retired) talks during an informal interview. He is the former commander of Air Force Space Command and a veteran of Desert Storm. GEN. Horner said that, with the improved technology, and with the emphasis on well-trained competent individuals, instead of the reliance on numbers, the USAF would be in good shape going into the next century. Exact Date Shot Unknown Published in AIRMAN Magazine September 1996

GEN. Charles A. Horner (retired) talks during an informal interview. H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Rose Reynolds Release Status: Rele... More

Air Force Organizational Emblem: 90th Communications Squadron, Air Force Space Command Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air Force Organizational Emblem: 90th Communications Squadron, Air For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Maxwell Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Af Historical Research Agency Release ... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Sherwin Severin (Right), of the Air Force Space Command, secures simulated perpetrator SENIOR AIRMAN Deryck Schnee (Center) while his partner, First Lieutenant Marcus Corbett, radios for backup during the Base Response portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over six days

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Sherwin Severin (Right), of the Air Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Efrain Espinoza (Right) from Air Force Space Command, simulates first aid to SENIOR AIRMAN Angilic Biehl during the Base Response portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over six days

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Efrain Espinoza (Right) from Air Force Spac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Diann Latham (foreground left), Competition Commander, 50th Space Wing (SW) is welcomed by USAF COL Robinson, Commander, 30th Support Group (SG), upon her Units arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Diann Latham (foreground left), Comp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) Major General (MGEN) William Looney, Commander, 14th Air Force, and other top leaders from Vandenberg, welcome "The Bombardier," of the 310th Space Group (SG) upon their arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) Major General (MGEN) William Looney, Commander, 14...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW) Frontiersmen, from Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana (MO), stand when announced during the Opening Ceremonies for Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA) to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW) Fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 50th Space Wing (SW), Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), armed with 5.56mm M16A1 rifles equipped with Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear sprint for cover during the tactics portion of the security forces competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 50th Space Wing (SW), Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Chris Edgerton (background), assigned to the 460th Air Base Wing (ABW), Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), is briefed by the Security Forces Tactics Evaluator, during the tactics portion of the security forces competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Chris Edgerton (background),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Taccora Lewis, a Videographer assigned to the 30th Communications Squadron (CS), documents an interview with USAF personnel assigned to the 460th Air Base Wing (ABW), Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), after they competed in the Security Forces tactics competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Taccora Lewis, a Videogra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Joseph Wengle, 460th Air Base Wing (ABW), Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), wears his Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear, as he carefully searches for the Opposition Forces (OPFOR) during the Security Forces tactics competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Joseph Wengle, 460th Air Bas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Andrea Howard (foreground), Food Service Chef assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), carefully weighs celery for a beef stew during the Chefs food preparation competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Andrea Howard (foreground), Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Still with a sense of humor, US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Terry Hutchens, 30th Space Wing (SW), is wheeled towards the awards banquet during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA). SSGT Hutchens was the victim of a snakebite while competing earlier this week. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

Still with a sense of humor, US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Continuous integration, continuous delivery

Continuous integration, continuous delivery

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Maj. Robert Slaughter discusses the Combat Development Division with an Airman. The model's differences from traditional acquisition means that implementation requires a degree ... More

Senior Master Sgt. Michael Guanill, 50th Network Operations

Senior Master Sgt. Michael Guanill, 50th Network Operations

Senior Master Sgt. Michael Guanill, 50th Network Operations Group first sergeant, chats with an Airman while checking IDs at the gate at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 2, 2019. First sergeants checked... More

Tech. Sgt. Michael Vandenbosch, 22nd Space Operations

Tech. Sgt. Michael Vandenbosch, 22nd Space Operations

Tech. Sgt. Michael Vandenbosch, 22nd Space Operations Squadron defensive counter-space operator, uses software to identify interference to a specific satellite at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 16, 20... More

The United Launch Alliance prepares the Delta IV rocket

The United Launch Alliance prepares the Delta IV rocket

The United Launch Alliance prepares the Delta IV rocket Wideband Global SATCOM WGS-10 satellite at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. Complex 37 on March 15, 2019. The satellite brings enhanced communicatio... More

Airman 1st Class Phillippe Breault, 50th Operations

Airman 1st Class Phillippe Breault, 50th Operations

Airman 1st Class Phillippe Breault, 50th Operations Support Squadron student, talks with another Airman during the inaugural Junior Enlisted Airmen Summer Barbeque at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, July 26,... More

Police Sgt. Isaiah Walter, Fountain Police Department

Police Sgt. Isaiah Walter, Fountain Police Department

Police Sgt. Isaiah Walter, Fountain Police Department Rapid Response Team member, discusses room clearing techniques, with 50th Security Forces Squadron response force members at the 50th SFS training facility,... More

A Falcon 9 containing United States astronauts Robert

A Falcon 9 containing United States astronauts Robert

A Falcon 9 containing United States astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley successfully launches from Pad 39A, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., May 30, 2020. The Crew Dragon Demo-2 launch marked... More

The park on Cape Canaveral, Fla. showcases several

The park on Cape Canaveral, Fla. showcases several

The park on Cape Canaveral, Fla. showcases several pieces of equipment that were monumental to the development of Air Force Space Command. Here, 216 photos captured over a 90 minute period are layered over one ... More

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – From left, Group Captain

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – From left, Group Captain

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – From left, Group Captain Tony Franklin and Wing Commander Andrew Keith, Royal Air Force, present a Red Arrows coin to Col. Sam Johnson, 21st Space Wing vice commander and Col. J... More

Tech. Sgt. Joshua McIntosh, 205th Engineering and

Tech. Sgt. Joshua McIntosh, 205th Engineering and

Tech. Sgt. Joshua McIntosh, 205th Engineering and Installation Squadron (205th EIS) radar technician and cable installation Airman, examines a cable fastening during an antenna inspection and verification July ... More

The Pershing II guided misile on display at the Air

The Pershing II guided misile on display at the Air

The Pershing II guided misile on display at the Air Force Space Museum in Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. Due to the surrounding elements, thr hot Florida sun and corrosive salt spray from the ocean near... More

GEN. Merrill A. McPeak, chief of staff of the Air Force, right, is escorted by LT. GEN. Thomas S. Moorman Jr., commander-in-chief, Air Force Space Command, as he arrives for a tour of 2nd Space Wing Facilities

GEN. Merrill A. McPeak, chief of staff of the Air Force, right, is esc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Falcon Air Force Base State: Colorado(CO) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Carol J. Floyd Release Status: Released ... More

Change of Command ceremony for NORAD, US Space Command, and Air Force Space Command. Participants are: (Left to right) General Jean Boyle, General Joseph Ralstone, General Ronald Fogelman, General Joseph Ashby, and General Howell Estes

Change of Command ceremony for NORAD, US Space Command, and Air Force ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: J. Carol Floyd Release Status: Relea... More

US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander, speaks to the spectators about the importance of the 14th Air Force mission at Vandenberg, during the Wing's Change of Command Ceremony on May 6th, 1999, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Linda C. Miller, USAF Releas... More

With the 14th Air Force Change of Command Ceremony at a close, US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander congratulates Major General Gerald Perryman Jr. and MGEN Robert Hinson. MGEN Perryman Jr., leaves Vandenberg for Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, where he'll become the Aerospace Command and Control and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center Commander. MGEN Hinson assumes the command of the 14th Air Force following an assignment at Air Force Space Command, Peterson AFB, Colorado, where he was Director of Operations. The change of command ceremony took place on May 6th, 1999, in front of the headquarters Building at...

With the 14th Air Force Change of Command Ceremony at a close, US Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: With the 14th Air Force Change of Command Ceremony at a close, US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command ... More

Team competitors from Air Force Space Command, armed with M16A2 rifles, swiftly hustle to the last phase of the combat rifle competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

Team competitors from Air Force Space Command, armed with M16A2 rifles...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1... More

Major General Howard J Mitchell, USAF, AFSPC (Air Force Space Command) Director of Operations speaks at the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 opening ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Major General Howard J Mitchell, USAF, AFSPC (Air Force Space Command)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeff Road Kill Carr, team mascot for the 341st Space Wing (SW) Frontiersmen, from Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana (MO), wears a coonskin cap and carries a rifled musket as he motivates his team members after arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeff Road Kill Carr, team m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Samir Christian (left) and USAF SRA Melissa Hudson, both Food Specialists Chefs assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW), quickly disassemble a M2A Burner Unit, under the supervision of a competition judge, during the Chef Safety Competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Samir Christian (left) and USA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Melissa Hudson (left) and USAF SRA Samir Christian both Food Specialists Chefs assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW), adjust the flames on a M2A Burner Unit, under the supervision of a competition judge, during the Chef Safety Competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Melissa Hudson (left) and USAF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jasen Rodriguez (left) armed with a 5.56mm M16A1 rifle with a 40mm M203 grenade launcher, listens to the instruction of his team chief, USAF First Lieutenant (1LT) Tim McCarty (center) as STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Ball (background), and A1C Brad Terry, look on. They are member of the 45th Space Wing (SW) Security Forces Squadron (SFS), preparing to participate the marksmanship competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command...

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jasen Rodriguez (left) ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jasen Rodriguez (left) armed with a 5.56mm M16A1 rifle with a 40mm M203 grenade lau... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Luis Hernandez (left) and USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Sili Tulafono, 91st Space Wing (SW), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), measures the chain lengths in the payload transporter while USAF SSGT Scotty Willis, an event inspector, follow their progress during the mechanical discipline of the Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) operations event, conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Luis Hernandez (left) and US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Scott Johnston, 310th Space Group (SG), masterfully negotiates the "Six Vaults" during the Obstacle Course competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Scott Johnston, 310th Space Gr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 30th Space Wing (SW), Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA) take home the award for the best Space Lift Maintenance competitors in the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 30th Space Wing (SW), Va...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 90th Space Wing (SW) from F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY) take home the award for the best codes competitors in Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 90th Space Wing (SW) fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

After dark, a Titan II, rocket carrying a US Navy (USN) Windsat Radiometer and US Air Force (USAF) Solar Mass Ejection Imager, lifts off from the Space Launch Complex 4 (SLC-4) at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California

After dark, a Titan II, rocket carrying a US Navy (USN) Windsat Radiom...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Force Space Command Scen... More

A Boeing Delta II rocket soars above the clouds over Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California, carrying a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Earth Observing System (EOS) set of satellites designed to monitor ocean levels and measure other environmental sciences

A Boeing Delta II rocket soars above the clouds over Vandenberg Air Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Force Space Command Scen... More

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord, Commander, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), makes a presentation at SPACECOMM 2004, a Space Communications Symposium at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado (CO)

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord, Commander, Air Force ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Ken B... More

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord (right), Commander, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), greets STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Gabriel Nelson, dressed as "Snark," the 45th Space Wing (SW), mascot from Patrick Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), during Guardian Challenge

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord (right), Commander, Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord (right), Commander, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), speaks with Lieutenant General (LGEN) Dan Leaf during the start of Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord (right), Commander, Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-CO), US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord, Commander, Air Force Space Command (AFSC), and USAF Brigadier General (BGEN) Richard E. Webber, Commander, 21st Space Wing (SW), greet US President George H. W. Bush upon his arrival at Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO). The President is in town to present the commencement speech to the 2004 graduating class at the US Air Force Academy (USAFA)

US Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-CO), US Air Force (USAF) General...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Budd Butcher, CIV, USAF Release Stat... More

HQ Air Force Space Command Quarterly Award Winners

HQ Air Force Space Command Quarterly Award Winners

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jay Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command (left) and U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Brendan Criswell, AFSPC command chief (right), congratulate the Headquarters AFSPC 2018 ... More

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Ana Shockey of Headquarters,

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Ana Shockey of Headquarters,

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Ana Shockey of Headquarters, Air Force Space Command (far left) learns she has been selected to become an officer at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 30, 2018. U.S. Air Force Ge... More

Col. James Smith, 50th Space Wing commander, throws

Col. James Smith, 50th Space Wing commander, throws

Col. James Smith, 50th Space Wing commander, throws the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game between Colorado Springs Rocky Mountain Vibes and Billings Mustangs at UC Health Park in Colorado Springs, Colora... More

Cybersecurity, Cyber Readiness and You

Cybersecurity, Cyber Readiness and You

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Everybody who has access to military network infrastructure is responsible for maintaining the core triad of a secure network: confidentiality, integrity and availability. As wi... More

Space Force decommissions 26-year-old GPS satellite to make way for GPSIII constellation

Space Force decommissions 26-year-old GPS satellite to make way for GP...

From left, Col. Laurel Walsh, 50th Operations Group commander, and Airman 1st Class Michael McCowan, 2nd Space Operations Squadron satellite systems operator and mission planner, give the final command to decom... More

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Airman First Class

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Airman First Class

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Airman First Class Kaitlyn Coble, 21st Security Forces Squadron entry controller, poses for a photo for the Year of the Defender campaign at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. C... More

Kevin Mortenson, President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter

Kevin Mortenson, President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter

Kevin Mortenson, President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (left), presents the Patriot Award to Staff Sgt. Megan Richards of Headquarters, Air Force Space Command (... More

Col. Michael Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, speaks

Col. Michael Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, speaks

Col. Michael Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, speaks during his final all-call April 25, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Hough touched on his top priority, Care for our Airmen, and provided informat... More

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The 21st Air Force Chief

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The 21st Air Force Chief

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The 21st Air Force Chief of Staff David Goldfein, signs the 821st Security Forces Squadron’s Defender wall during his visit to Thule Air Base, Greenland July 20, 2019. Thule AB was t... More

Kara, 5, gets her face painted at the annual Children’s

Kara, 5, gets her face painted at the annual Children’s

Kara, 5, gets her face painted at the annual Children’s Holiday Fest at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 7, 2019. The annual event is free and open to all of Team Schriever and their families. (U.S. Air... More

A helicopter dumps water on the Waldo Canyon Fire that

A helicopter dumps water on the Waldo Canyon Fire that

A helicopter dumps water on the Waldo Canyon Fire that has spread to the outskirts of the Air Force Academy, Colo., June 28. The Waldo Canyon fire has destroyed over 18,000 acres in the Colorado Springs area.

Senior Airman James Strohmeier of the 21st Security

Senior Airman James Strohmeier of the 21st Security

Senior Airman James Strohmeier of the 21st Security Forces Squadron at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, takes a break from training at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado, September 7, 2018. Stro... More

An upward angle of Helicopter Operations. Major Paul Bekebrede is watching CAPT Cowell pilot his UH1 To Kelo Zero. A joint Nuclear Surety Inspection was held. Inspectors from the Defense Nuclear Agency, Air Force Space Command and the Military Airlift Command joined forces to see how well Team Grand Forks ensured the safety, security and reliability of the nuclear resources under their command

An upward angle of Helicopter Operations. Major Paul Bekebrede is watc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Gary R. Coppage Release... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Efrain Espinoza, from Air Force Space Command, checks the credentials of USAF Captain James Jefferson at the entry control point during the Base Response portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over six days

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Efrain Espinoza, from Air Force Space Comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Orin Richardson, Air Force Space Command, fires downrange with an M16A2 rifle at pop-up targets while US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Marc Hawsey, 81st Security Forces Squadron, evaluates him during the combat rifle competition at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Orin Richardson, Air Force Space Command, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeff Road Kill Carr, team mascot for the 341st Space Wing (SW) Frontiersmen, from Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana (MO), wears a coonskin cap and carries a rifled musket as he motivates his team members after arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeff Road Kill Carr, team m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW) "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), gather for a team cheer on the flight line at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW) "Kn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 310th Space Group (SG) Security Forces Squadron (SFS) equipped with Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear review the mission briefing during the Security Forces Tactics competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 310th Space Group (SG) S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Scott Johnston, a Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space Group (SG), checks his Digital Processor Control Unit before the Security Forces Tactics competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Scott Johnston, a Security Pol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Thomas Brady (foreground), Food Service Chefs assigned to the 90th Space Wing (SW), gathers peeled potatoes under the watchful eye of USAF MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) John Fitzgerald, a event evaluator, during the Chefs food preparation competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Thomas Brady (foreground), Foo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 20022 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Ball, 45th Space Wing (SW) Security Forces team makes his way over the "Balancing Logs" during the Obstacle Course competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Ball, 45th Space Wing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Sean Gunning (left) and USAF Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, both Security Police (SP) assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), make their way over the "Easy Balancer" during the obstacle course event at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Sean Gunning (left) and USAF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 30th Space Wing (SW), from Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA) pose for a group photograph with the teams mascot after winning the Schriever Trophy, during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 30th Space Wing (SW), fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 460th Air Base Wing (ABW), Security Forces Team from Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), are disappointed after hearing unfavorable results during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA). Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 460th Air Base Wing (ABW...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Force (USAF) Leaders pose for a group photograph outside the Force Doctrine Center, located at Maxwell Force Base (AFB), Alabama (AL), marking a conclusion to the Force Doctrine Summit. Seated left-to-right are: General (GEN) Lance W. Lord, Force Space Command (AFSPC); GEN William J. Bergert, Commander, Pacific Forces; GEN John W. Handy, Mobility Command (AMC); GEN Lester W. Lyles, Force Material Command (AFMC); Secretary of the Force (SECAF) The Honorable Dr. James G. Roche; GEN John P. Jumper, Force CHIEF-of-STAFF; GEN Gregory S. Martin, Force Material Command (AFMC); GEN Hal M. Hornburg, Combat Command (ACC); and GEN Donald G. Cook,...

US Force (USAF) Leaders pose for a group photograph outside the Force ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) Leaders pose for a group photograph outside the Air Force Doctrine Center, located at Maxwell Air Force Base... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant General (LGEN) Dan Leaf (left at podium), Vice Commander (VC) of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) applauds after having presented SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Troy Parker (second from right) assigned to the AFSPC Security Forces (SF), a Bronze Star Medal in the Enlisted Heritage Room at Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO)

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant General (LGEN) Dan Leaf (left at podium...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator: TSG... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Melanie Steffan, a member of an Air Force Honor Guard, inspects a members of other base honor guard teams during the open ranks inspection portion of the 2004 Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) honor guard competition, held at Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Melanie Steffan, a member...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator: TSG... More

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Robert Worley, the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) Mission Support Commander, briefs the personnel of Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), during a new dorm opening ceremony, while Colonel (COL) Allen Kirkman Jr., the 460th Air Base Wing (ABW) Commander (left) and Mr. Paul Bauers, US Army (USA) Corps of Engineers (USACE) sit nearby

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Robert Worley, the Air Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Buckley Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Steven J. Smith, USAF Release St... More

A child watches as K-9 Nick pulls a simulated suspect

A child watches as K-9 Nick pulls a simulated suspect

A child watches as K-9 Nick pulls a simulated suspect out of a vehicle during the K-9 demonstration portion of the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations, at Jack’s Valley Training Complex, U.S. Air Force Aca... More

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, COLO. - Gen. Jay Raymond,

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, COLO. - Gen. Jay Raymond,

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, COLO. - Gen. Jay Raymond, Air Force Space Command commander, speaks during the 25th Anniversary dinner at The Club, May 26, 2017, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Raymond was the 21st SW ... More

(From left) Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joseph

(From left) Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joseph

(From left) Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joseph D. Mirth, retired Col. Robert W. “Rob” Roy and Mr. William N. Barker clap after their portraits are unveiled during the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers ... More

U.S. Air Force General Jay Raymond, Commander of Air

U.S. Air Force General Jay Raymond, Commander of Air

U.S. Air Force General Jay Raymond, Commander of Air Force Space Command and Joint Force Space Component Commander, greets SpaceX CEO Elon Musk at the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern ... More

Construction workers replace the shingles on roofs

Construction workers replace the shingles on roofs

Construction workers replace the shingles on roofs at the Tierra Vista Communities at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, July 8, 2019. The project is meant to repair damage from a hailstorm in 2018 and provide... More

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten (left), commander of

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten (left), commander of

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten (left), commander of U.S. Strategic Command, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Thomas James (right) unfurl James' one-star flag at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 14, 2017. Hyten ... More

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Col. Thomas Falzarano,

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Col. Thomas Falzarano,

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Col. Thomas Falzarano, 21st Space Wing commander, and 21st SW Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, spoke to the Airmen of Thule Air Base, Greenland during an all call July... More

Gen. John Raymond, Commander, Air Force Space Command

Gen. John Raymond, Commander, Air Force Space Command

Gen. John Raymond, Commander, Air Force Space Command testifies with Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on S... More

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk explains the future capabilities

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk explains the future capabilities

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk explains the future capabilities of his company’s “Starship” to senior leaders of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Northern Command, and Air Force Space Command, April 15,... More

At the memorial on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

At the memorial on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

At the memorial on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for Apollo I astronauts Gus Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger Chaffee, visitors leave items in honor of their lives. On Air Force Lt. Col. Edward H. White’s ... More

Air Force Organizational Emblem: 21st Communications Squadron, Air Force Space Command Exact Date Shot Unknown

Air Force Organizational Emblem: 21st Communications Squadron, Air For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Maxwell Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Af Historical Research Agency Release ... More

US Air Force Major GeneralRobert Hinson (Right) assumes command of the 14th Air Force from General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander, during the Wing's Change of Command Ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The ceremony took place on May 6th, 1999 in front of the 14th Air Force Headquarters Building

US Air Force Major GeneralRobert Hinson (Right) assumes command of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Ray Ramon, USAF Release Stat... More

With US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers (Left), Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander, Major General Robert Hinson, incoming 14th Air Force Commander, looking on, MGEN Gerald Perryman Jr., out going 14th Air Force Commander, takes a turn at the lectern to say his last words of thanks to the men and women of Vandenberg and guests, during the 14th Air Force Change of Command Ceremony on May 6th, 1999, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

With US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers (Left), Air Force Space Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Linda C. Miller, USAF Releas... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), pumps air into an M2A Burner Unit as AIRMAN First Class Deanna Howell, USAF, verifies that the hard to see flames are lit on all burners insuring full and proper operation. CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Lee Huntoon, USAF, (center), Air Force Space Command's CHIEF of Food and Lodging Services, evaluates the process as the two military chefs from the 90th Space Wing, F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, compete against other teams for the Safety Event. IAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills....

SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), pumps air into an M2A Burn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), pumps air into an M2A Burner Unit as AIRMAN First Class Deanna Howell, USAF, verifie... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, a Security Police (SP) assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW) Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), hustles to take cover during a tactics conducted during the Security Force Marksmanship challenge competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, a Secur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space Group (SG) "Bombardiers" armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles carry a practice dummy during a simulated prisoner of war exercise at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space Group (SG) "Bombardiers" armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles don their MCU-2P gas mask during a simulated gas attack on the security forces marksmanship competition course, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

Two US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Spa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, 21st Space Wing (SW), Security Forces Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), fires his 5.56mm M16A1 rifle during the marksmanship competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 200202. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, 21st Sp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dave Giberson, Food Service Chef, 21st Space Wing (SW), chops beef for a stew in the food preparation event at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dave Giberson, Food Service ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 50th Space Wing (SW), Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), pose for a group photograph with the teams mascot after winning the Aldridge Trophy, during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 50th Space Wing (SW), Sc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) Food Service Chefs from the 21st Space Wing (SW), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO) take home the awards for the Chefs competition during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) Food Service Chefs from the 21st Space Wing (SW), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

The mascot for the 21st Space Wing (SW) "Knights" from Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado, accompanied by US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Michael Rampino, Commander, 21st SW, enthusiastically make their grand entrance during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA). Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The mascot for the 21st Space Wing (SW) "Knights" from Peterson Air Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Matt Osborne, a member of the specialized water rescue team from Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), pulls Ralph Arguijo, a fellow member to safety as he portrays a drowning victim to show the 30th Space Communications visual information squadron the capabilities of the rescue team

Matt Osborne, a member of the specialized water rescue team from Vande...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Force Space Command Scen... More

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance Lord, Commander, Air Force Space Command (AFSC) and US Under Secretary of the Air Force, the honorable Peter B. Teets, and Director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Testify at a Congressional Hearing on the Department of Defense (DoD) Space Programs and Budget request for Space Activities for Fiscal Year 2005

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance Lord, Commander, Air Force Spa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Gary R. Coppage, USA Release Status: Released to P... More

The senior leadership from the US Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) greet the arrival of the 91st Space Wing (SW)"Roughriders"from Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge is the world's premier space and missile competition, a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

The senior leadership from the US Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) gree...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. Kevin Whale, RCAF

Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. Kevin Whale, RCAF

Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. Kevin Whale, RCAF Director General and Component Commander - Space, signs a proclamation establishing the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC) at Vandenberg Air Force Bas... More

Dr. Tyson visits AFSPC HQ

Dr. Tyson visits AFSPC HQ

Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and author, poses for a portrait at Air Force Space Command Headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 23, 2019. During his fireside chat with AFSPC Airmen, Tys... More

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