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Month of the Military Spouse

Maj. Cameron Coon and his wife, Rachel, with their four children.
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The Coon Family Welcomes Dad Home

The children of Maj. Cameron Coon welcome home their dad following his six-and-a-half-month deployment to Qatar last month.
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Diamond Sharp Award Recipient

SSgt. Carlos McLeod, center, receives the Diamond Sharp Award from MSgt. Edward Caldwell Jr., left, and MSgt. Ryan Gava at the SBD 3 All Call and 4th Quarter Awards Ceremony led by Col. Mia Walsh, SBD 3 commander, Feb. 2, on Los Angeles Air Force Base.
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LA AFB Career Fair

LA AFB members attended a career day on base.
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SMC hosts first in-person NSSI Space 100 training

Members of the Space and Missile Systems Center and the National Security Space Institute pose for a group photo upon completion of the Space 100: Space Fundamentals Course at Los Angeles Air Force Base, July 17, 2021. The course, intended for Department of Defense personnel, international partners and U.S. Space Force cadre with limited space operations experience, teaches a basic understanding of space systems and how they support joint military operations. (U.S Space Force photo by Walter Talens)
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SMC Commander retires after 36 years of service

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander and Department of the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Space, speaks during his retirement ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California on July 27, 2021. Thompson thanked his wife, Ruth Anne and children Margaret, Johnny and Claire (who attended virtually), who received certificates of appreciation reflecting their numerous contributions that have made positive impacts to the nation’s defense. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
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SMC Commander retires after 36 years of service

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander and Department of the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Space, speaks during his retirement ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California on July 27, 2021. Thompson thanked his wife, Ruth Anne and children Margaret, Johnny and Claire (who attended virtually), who received certificates of appreciation reflecting their numerous contributions that have made positive impacts to the nation’s defense. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
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SMC Commander retires after 36 years of service

U.S. Space Force Captains Hannah Best and Kim Panagsagan, Space and Missile Systems Center officers, perform a ceremonial folding of the American flag during a retirement ceremony for U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, SMC commander and Department of the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Space, at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California on July 27, 2021. Giving the flag a distinctive fold is a display of respect and gratitude to the individuals who fought, and continue to fight for freedom, at home and abroad. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
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SMC Commander retires after 36 years of service

The Los Angeles Air Force Base Honor Guard team posts the colors during a retirement ceremony for U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander and Department of the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Space at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California on July 27, 2021. Starting his career after graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1984, Thompson has dedicated 36 years of service to the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
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SMC Commander retires after 36 years of service

U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, looks back at U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander and Department of the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Space, during his speech at Thompson’s retirement ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, July 27, 2021. Raymond was the Presiding Official for the ceremony and spoke on the many accomplishments Thompson has achieved over his career. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
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SMC Commander retires after 36 years of service

The Distinguished Service Medal rests upon the uniform of U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander and Department of the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Space, after being presented by U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, during Thompson’s retirement ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, July 27, 2021. The Air Force Distinguished Service Medal is presented to Airmen and Guardians to recognize distinguished and exceptionally meritorious service to the U.S. while serving in a duty or position of great responsibility. This is Thompson’s second time receiving this medal. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
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LAAFB celebrates Earth Day

Mr. Joshua Jones, member of the 61st Civil Engineer Logistics Squadron, assists children at the Child Development Center to prepare soil for tree planting during the 50th anniversary of Earth Day event hosted by the Los Angeles Air Force Base on April 22, 2021, El Segundo, California. The Earth Day event raised the children’s awareness in protecting green environment and safeguarding planet. (U.S. Space Force photo by Van Ha)
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LAAFB celebrates Earth Day

Members of the Child Development Center and 61st Civil Engineer Logistics Squadron work with children to prepare soil for tree planting during the 50th anniversary of Earth Day event hosted by the Los Angeles Air Force Base on April 22, 2021, El Segundo, Calif. The Earth Day event raised the children’s awareness in protecting green environment and safeguarding planet. (U.S. Space Force photo by Van Ha)
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LAAFB celebrates Earth Day

Mr. Joshua Jones, 61st Civil Engineer Logistics Squadron, assists youngsters at the Child Development Center in preparing soil for tree planting during the 51st anniversary of Earth Day event held at Los Angeles Air Force Base on April 22, 2021, El Segundo, California. It’s up to Guardians, Airmen and their families to monitor the vital signs of the planet to improve our lives, safeguard our future and defend our nation. Earth Day celebrations raise environmental awareness and involve base personnel in creating a cleaner, healthier world. (U.S. Space Force photo by Van Ha)
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Virtual Reserve unit training assembly a win for SMC

Individual Mobilized Augmentee Reservists gather virtually for a Reserve Unit Training Assembly Feb. 27-28, 2021, in support of the Space and Missile Systems Center. This year's RUTA saw an 110% increase with the event being virtual since SMC IMAs are spread around 25 different states in the U.S., and other overseas. Some of the programs that IMAs lead or support include SMC’s COVID-19 Response and Planning Team, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile testing, Global Positioning Satellite launches, Launch & Early On-Orbit campaigns for SBIRS GEO-5 & 6, Fighting SATCOM prototypes, and planning SMC’s strategy and implementation of a Digital Engineering Ecosystem to transform the USSF into a digital service. (U.S. Space Force photo by Capt Bari Wald)
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LAAFB Airmen turned Guardians in transfer ceremonies

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander, during a U.S. Space Force transfer ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021. SMC transferred a total number of 113 military members into the U.S. Space Force which was split into two ceremonies throughout the day. (U.S. Space Force photo by Van Ha)
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LAAFB Airmen turned Guardians in transfer ceremonies

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander, facilitates the Oath of Office to soon-to-be Guardians during a U.S. Space Force transfer ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021. SMC transferred a total number of 113 military members into the U.S. Space Force which was split into two ceremonies throughout the day. (U.S. Space Force photo by Van Ha)
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LAAFB Airmen turned Guardians in transfer ceremonies

Airmen of the Space and Missile Systems Center and 61st Air Base Group participate in a U.S. Space Force transfer ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, SMC commander, was the key note speaker and presided over the Oath of Office and Oath of Enlistement which transfered a total of 113 personnel; 74 in person and 39 virtual. More than 2,400 members in space-related career fields around the globe will transition from the U.S. Air Force into the U.S. Space Force over the next several months. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
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LAAFB Airmen turned Guardians in transfer ceremonies

Airmen of the Space and Missile Systems Center and 61st Air Base Group participate in a U.S. Space Force transfer ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, SMC commander, was the key note speaker and presided over the Oath of Office and Oath of Enlistement which transfered a total of 113 personnel; 74 in person and 39 virtual. More than 2,400 members in space-related career fields around the globe will transition from the U.S. Air Force into the U.S. Space Force over the next several months. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
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LAAFB Airmen turned Guardians in transfer ceremonies

Airmen of the Space and Missile Systems Center and 61st Air Base Group participate in a U.S. Space Force transfer ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, SMC commander, was the key note speaker and presided over the Oath of Office and Oath of Enlistement which transfered a total of 113 personnel; 74 in person and 39 virtual. More than 2,400 members in space-related career fields around the globe will transition from the U.S. Air Force into the U.S. Space Force over the next several months. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
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