U.S. Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, talks with U.S. Space Forces – Space members during an All Call during his immersion at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2025. During their immersion, USSPACECOM leadership met with Foreign Liaison Officers, presented coins to outstanding achievers, discussed manning and mission sets, and hosted an All Call for S4S members on command priorities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacob C. Simmons, command senior enlisted leader for U.S. Space Command, right, and Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, USSPACECOM commander, answer audience members’ questions during an All Call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2025. During their immersion, USSPACECOM leadership met with Foreign Liaison Officers, presented coins to outstanding achievers, discussed manning and mission sets, and hosted an All Call for S4S members on command priorities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

(From left to right) U. S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacob C. Simmons, command senior enlisted leader for U.S. Space Command, Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, USSPACECOM commander, Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces – Space commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Tina R. Timmerman, S4S CSEL, stand together at S4S Headquarters on Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2025. During their immersion, USSPACECOM leadership met with Foreign Liaison Officers, presented coins to outstanding achievers, discussed manning and mission sets, and hosted an All Call for S4S members on command priorities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

U.S. Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, speaks with U.S. Space Forces – Space members at S4S Headquarters on Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2025. During their immersion, USSPACECOM leadership met with Foreign Liaison Officers, presented coins to outstanding achievers, discussed manning and mission sets, and hosted an All Call for S4S members on command priorities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

U.S. Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, left, presents a coin into the hand of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Natasha Hudspeth, NCOIC of Personnel Actions, at S4S Headquarters on Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2025. During their immersion, USSPACECOM leadership met with Foreign Liaison Officers, presented coins to outstanding achievers, discussed manning and mission sets, and hosted an All Call for S4S members on command priorities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

U.S. Space Command and U.S. Space Forces – Space leadership stand with coin recipients for outstanding achievement at S4S Headquarters on Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2025. During their immersion, USSPACECOM leadership met with Foreign Liaison Officers, presented coins to outstanding achievers, discussed manning and mission sets, and hosted an All Call for S4S members on command priorities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

U.S. Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, front-middle, met with Intermediate Level Education students for a luncheon and discussion at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2025. John Hopkins SAIA and the USSF have partnered to offer the ILE program, which is a highly selective program, designed for military officers, government civilians, and partner nation students that aims to develop space-minded, mid-career leaders in support of the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)