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Chief of Space Operations priorities graphic. (U.S. Space Force graphic by SSgt. James Richardson, Jr.)
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46th Annual AFA Salute to SMC

Members of the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) and the 61st Air Base Group gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of fifteen recipients during the 46th annual Air Force Association Salute to SMC. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Chip Pons)
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SMC installation changes to HPCON Bravo

Effective Oct. 19, 2020, leadership from the Space and Missile Systems Center and the 61st Air Base Group have updated the local health protection condition (HPCON) from “Charlie” to “Bravo.” (U.S. Space Force graphic by Chip Pons)
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WGS-11+ Satellite Completes Preliminary Design Review

An artist’s conception of the WGS 11+ satellite. (Courtesy of Boeing)
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An artist’s conception of the WGS 11+ satellite.

An artist’s conception of the WGS 11+ satellite.
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An artist’s conception of the WGS 11+ satellite.

An artist’s conception of the WGS 11+ satellite.
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SMC Officer wins first-ever USSF Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award

Capt. Gilbert Rayhill, executive officer to the Space and Missile Systems Center Development Corps Program Executive Officer, is the first-ever recipient of the U.S. Space Force’s Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award in the junior officer category. (U.S. Space Force Graphic by Chip Pons)
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SMC Awards First ESS Space Rapid Prototyping Contract

National satellite rendering (Courtesy of Northrop Grumman Corporation)
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SMC Annual Award Winner Highlight: Capt. Brittany Stackhouse

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Stackhouse, SMC Special Programs Directorate, is selected the 2019 Space and Missile Systems EPIC Speed Junior Member recipient at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, April 17, 2020. Stackhouse led a 63-member joint team of U.S. and Japanese officials through preliminary design review, enabling operational delivery 12-months early for an international space vehicle partnership. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Chip Pons)
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New Course Prepares Next Generation of U.S. Space Force Officers

The United States Space Force (USSF) and its premiere acquisition arm, the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) successfully welcomed the incoming class of newly commissioned officers through a brand-new and completely virtual USSF Space Officer Immersion Program from July 7 to 31.
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SMC Team supports first satellite hacking exercise

The final “Moonshot” taken by the on-orbit satellite using the most correct code command provided by the Poland Can Space Team who placed 2nd during the DEF CON Hack-a-Sat event that culminated on Aug 9, 2020.
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Thompson presented prestigious Hartinger Award

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander, is the 2020 James V. Hartinger Award recipient presented by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association. Named after the first Commander of the United States Air Force Space Command, the NDIA has selected one recipient annually since 1984 to be recognized for their outstanding achievements, leadership and contributions to the space mission throughout the Department of Defense. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Chip Pons)
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SMC Annual Award Winner Highlight: MSgt Fabio Batista Sanchez

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Fabio Batista Sanchez, Space and Missile Systems Center first sergeant, is selected the 2019 Space and Missile Systems Center First Sergeant of the Year at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, April 17, 2020. Batista Sanchez streamlined the adverse action program to cut out four redundancies and facilitate coordination between three base agencies, ultimately save one thousand man-hours per year for base leadership. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Chip Pons)
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USSF SMC hosts upcoming Space Force Pitch Day in Spring 2021

The United States Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) is hosting the Space Force Pitch Day (SPD) event in the spring of 2021. The event is tentatively scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, however, SMC is also considering a virtual environment because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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LT. Gen. Nina Armagno promoted and transfers into U.S. Space Force

Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno became the first female officer to promote to three-star general and transfer into the U.S. Space Force during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Aug. 17. 2020. Armagno will serve as the director of staff for Headquarters U.S. Space Force, where she will oversee day to day staff operations to include establishment activities for the new service.
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Standardized Astrodynamics Algorithm Library

The U.S. Space Force reached an important milestone by recently signing an agreement to allow sharing of the Standardized Astrodynamics Algorithm Library with the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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SMC Annual Award Winner Highlight: Maj. Stefanie Knox

U.S. Air Force Maj. Stefanie Knox, 61st Medical Squadron Health Care integrator and Medical Management director, is selected the 2019 Space and Missile Systems Center Field Grade Officer of the Year at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, April 17, 2020. Knox received the major command’s lowest non-mission capability percentage, at six percent, by expediting profile processing and streamlining the medical notes retrieval process. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Chip Pons)
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SMC’s Innovation at DEFCON 28- Hacking a Satellite Space Challenge Event

Teams from the Space and Missile Systems Center’s Special Programs Directorate and Enterprise Corps were vital assets to this year’s DEFCON 28 Space Security Challenge, “Hack-A-Sat,” event that occurred virtually during the qualifications rounds on May 22nd-24th and during the final event this past weekend, Aug.7th-9th.
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SMC welcomes new vice commander

The men and women of the Space and Missile Systems Center officially welcomed Brig. Gen. D. Jason Cothern as the newest vice commander, June 8 2020 at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California. Cothern's career spans 27 year and 15 assignments. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Chip Pons)
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SMC Annual Award Winner Highlight: Staff Sgt. Dwayne Cox

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dwayne Cox, 61st Communications Squadron content and data manager, is selected the 2019 Space and Missile Systems Center Field Grade Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, April 17, 2020. Cox built a database of mobile resources that saved the center 522 hours of work yearly. (U.S. Space Force Graphic by Chip Pons)
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