German Space Command Commander Visits 18th Space Defense Squadron
U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Jordan Mugg, commander of the 18th Space Defense Squadron, salutes German Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Traut, commander of the German Space Command, during Traut's arrival to the 18 SDS on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023. Traut received a comprehensive tour of the 18 SDS facilities gaining an insider's look at the squadron's SDA operations and capabilities. This visit further strengthened the already strong SDA partnership and collaboration between the USSF and the German Space Command. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)