Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman, center-left, and U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Scott H. Stalker, U.S. Space Command command senior enlisted leader, center-right, stand with participants of a Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) event outside the National Reconnaissance Office's Office of Space Launch building at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 2, 2023. The CSEL event spanned three days with over 45 senior enlisted members from space-affiliated units participating in tours of space facilities, leadership seminars and mission-focused briefings. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Participants of a Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) event receive a mission brief from members of the Western Range Operations Control Center (WROCC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 2, 2023. The WROCC is the command and control center for all Vandenberg launches and provides air, land and sea clearance for all launches. The CSEL event spanned three days with over 45 senior enlisted members from space-affiliated units participating in tours of space facilities, leadership seminars and mission-focused briefings. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman coins U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Emerald Hicks, 30th Force Support Squadron professional military education instructor before speaking to the Airman Leadership class 22-D at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 2, 2023. Towberman is the first U.S Space Force Chief Master Sergeant to be appointed to the highest senior noncommissioned officer position. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman and Staff Sgt. Emerald Hicks, 30th Force Support Squadron professional military education instructor, poses for a photo before speaking the Airman Leadership class 22-D at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 2, 2023. Towberman spent his time with the Airmen and Guardians talking about his life in the Air Force and Space. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman speaks to the Airman Leadership class 22-D at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 2, 2023. Towberman entered the United States Space Force on April 3, 2020. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman senior enlisted advisor speaks to the Airman Leadership class 22-D at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 2, 2023. Towberman serves as the highest enlisted level of leadership, provides direction for the enlisted force, and represents their interests to the American public and to those in all levels of government. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force, Roger A. Towberman speaks to the Airman Leadership class 22-D at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 2, 2023. In 1995, Towberman attended the Pacific Air Forces Airman Leadership School at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman speaks to the Airman Leadership class 22-D at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 2, 2023. Towberman acts as the personal advisor to the Chief of Space Operations and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, proper utilization, and development of the U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)