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Fourth GPS III Satellite Encapsulated Ahead of Launch

GPS III SV04 is encapsulated within a SpaceX payload fairing on Sept. 21 in preparation for its upcoming launch on Sept. 29 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Encapsulation of the satellite within the payload fairing protects the satellite from the impact of dynamic pressure and aerodynamic heating during its journey through the earth’s atmosphere, and supports the ability to communicate with the satellite until separation from the launch vehicle on-orbit. (Photo courtesy of the 45th Space Wing Public Affairs)

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Falcon 9 GPS III-SV01

Falcon 9 GPS III-SV01

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SMC graduates first-ever Airman Leadership School class

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Nunez, 61st Medical Squadron medical logistics support, is awarded the John L. Levitow Award during the first-ever Airman Leadership School graduation ceremony on Ft. MacArthur, California, Sept. 22, 2020. This award is the highest honor presented for Enlisted Professional Military Education and is presented to the student who demonstrated the most outstanding leadership and scholastic achievement throughout the course. (U.S. Space Force photo by Van Ha)

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SMC graduates first-ever Airman Leadership School class

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Arnold, Space and Missile Systems Center command chief, addresses graduates during the first-ever Airman Leadership School graduation ceremony on Ft. MacArthur, California, Sept. 22, 2020. This marked a significant milestone for Los Angeles AFB as this was the first time the installation hosted the Enlisted Professional Military Education course. (U.S. Space Force photo by Van Ha)

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SMC graduates first-ever Airman Leadership School class

U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman, senior enlisted advisor of U.S. Space Force, delivers remarks at the first-ever Airman Leadership School graduation ceremony on Ft. MacArthur, California, Sept. 22, 2020. Sixteen Airmen were honored following completion of a twenty-four day course specifically designed to prepare junior enlisted service members as they prepare for their role as future noncommissioned officers in the Air Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Van Ha)

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SMC Airmen transfer to USSF

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brandon George, Space and Missile Systems Center project officer at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, participates in a ceremonial swearing-in event broadcasted from the Air Force Association’s 2020 Virtual Air, Space and Cyber Conference and administered by Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, United States Space Force Chief of Space Operations, at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, Sept. 15, 2020. To officially transfer from one military service to another, a military member separates from the current service and commissions or enlists into the new service in their current rank. (U.S. Space Force photo by Van Ha)

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SMC Airmen transfer to USSF

Five members from the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, participate in a ceremonial swearing-in event broadcasted from the Air Force Association’s 2020 Virtual Air, Space and Cyber Conference and administered by Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, United States Space Force Chief of Space Operations, Sept. 15, 2020. Beginning on Sept. 1, more than 2,400 active-duty Airmen in space operations (13S) and space systems operations (1C6) career fields will transfer to the USSF. (U.S. Space Force photo by Van Ha)

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USSF and NOAA Begin Joint Operations of Infrared Weather Satellite

A view of the Earth from the EWS-G1 satellite taken on September 1, 2020. Originally launched in 2006 as GOES-13, the satellite provided operational weather coverage over the United States’ East Coast for 10 years before being replaced in the GOES-East position by GOES-16. The transfer to the Department of Defense and relocation of EWS-G1 is the culmination of joint efforts between SMC, NOAA and NASA. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Space Force’s MARK IV-B Program Office)

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New Course Prepares Next Generation of U.S. Space Force Officers

U.S. Air Force Maj. Laila Barasha, Space and Missile Systems Center Deputy Chief Commander’s Action Group and new course creator, virtually facilitates the United States Space Force’s Space Officer Immersion Program, July 15, 2020 near Los Angeles Air Force Base, California. In June 2020, USSF Chief of Space Operations identified an opportunity to utilize gaps between space officer commissioning and Undergraduate Space Training to further the development of new officers of all specialty codes. (Courtesy Photo)

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New Course Prepares Next Generation of U.S. Space Force Officers

U.S. Space Force Second Lieutenants enjoy a virtual Social Dinner as part of the USSF’s Space Officer Immersion Program, July 10, 2020 hosted by the Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. In June 2020, USSF Chief of Space Operations identified an opportunity to utilize gaps between space officer commissioning and Undergraduate Space Training to further the development of new officers of all specialty codes. (Courtesy Photo)

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200820-F-CN249-1051

GEN James Dickinson, newly appointed commander U.S. Space Command addresses the attendees of the USSPACECOM Change of Command ceremony. During the event, Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force and Commander, U.S. Space Command, relinquished command of USSPACECOM to GEN James Dickinson. GEN Dickinson now leads the next generation of space warfighters. Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO. August 20th, 2020. Photo by USSPACECOM Public Affairs.

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200820-F-CN249-1125

Gen. John “Jay” Raymond. Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force, Commander, U.S. Space Command, provides remarks at the USSPACECOM Change of Command. Gen. Raymond relinquished command of USSPACECOM to GEN James Dickinson. GEN Dickinson now leads the next generation of space warfighters. Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO. August 20th, 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, receives the 2020 Gen. James V. Hartinger Award on behalf of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) from Loula Moschonas , NDIA Los Angeles Chapter President, during the Space Warfighting Industry Forum, August 20, 2020 at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California. Thompson is responsible for approximately 6,000 employees nationwide and an annual budget of $9 billion. (U.S. Space Force photo by Van Ha)

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Thompson presented prestigious Hartinger Award

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander, stands alongside Loula Moschonas, National Defense Industrial Association Los Angeles Chapter President, during the Space Warfighting Industry Forum, August 20, 2020 at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California. Thompson was presented the 2020 Gen. James V. Hartinger Award on behalf of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the NDIA. (U.S. Space Force photo by Van Ha)

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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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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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GPS III Space Vehicle 04 safely arrives in Florida

The U.S. Space Force Space and Missile Systems Center successfully delivered the fourth Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellite to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, July 14.

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Col Becky Beers Takes Command of 61st Air Base Group

Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander and Air Force program executive officer for Space, officiates a change of command during which outgoing commander, Col. Ann Igl relinquishes leadership of the 61st Air Base Group to Col. Becky Beers inside SMC's Gordon Conference Center July 15, 2020 at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Van De Ha)

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Col Becky Beers Takes Command of 61st Air Base Group

Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander and Air Force program executive officer for Space, officiates a change of command during which outgoing commander, Col. Ann Igl relinquishes leadership of the 61st Air Base Group to Col. Becky Beers inside SMC's Gordon Conference Center July 15, 2020 at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Van De Ha)

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Col Becky Beers Takes Command of 61st Air Base Group

Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander and Air Force program executive officer for Space, officiates a change of command during which outgoing commander, Col. Ann Igl relinquishes leadership of the 61st Air Base Group to Col. Becky Beers inside SMC's Gordon Conference Center July 15, 2020 at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Van De Ha)

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