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U.S. Navy Cmdr. Heather Thomas, U.S. Space Command Commercial Integration Branch Chief, stands as Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, recognizes her during his keynote remarks at the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 14, 2026. She spearheaded the inaugural Apollo Insight wargame in March, which hosted senior leaders representing more than 60 companies for discussions on the potential impacts of weapons of mass destruction in space, and what the community can do collectively to prevent such a situation. Whiting’s keynote highlighted key personnel across the command who continue to make an impact.