Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, U.S. Space Command command senior enlisted leader, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna speak to space leaders at the 40th Annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 10, 2025. During the fire side chat, the two senior enlisted leaders discussed the importance of leadership throughout the Joint Force, and the future capabilities that are needed to counter threats. USSPACECOM, working with Allies and Partners, plans, executes, and integrates military spacepower into multi-domain global operations in order to deter aggression, defend national interests, and when necessary, defeat threats.