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Jeff Efron (left) and Craig Diamantopoulos (middle), both space operations contractors from the Combined Force Space Component Command (CFSCC) operations directorate, look over past NASA recovery mission briefing books with Maj. Kyle Wamser, CFSCC chief of human space flight support on Dec. 7, 2020, at Vandenberg AFB, Calif. Wamser and his team most recently prepared these books for the CFSCC commander prior to the launch of the SpaceX Dragon Crew-1 ‘Resilience’ Capsule on Nov. 16, 2020, where a crew of three Americans and one Japanese astronaut launched to the International Space Station. The briefing outlines the plan for astronaut rescue operations if an emergency arises and the astronauts make an unexpected landing anywhere in the world. The CFSCC commander oversees joint and multinational military support from Vandenberg AFB and is the final authority for rescue mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Mae-Li Allison)

Dec. 11, 2020

From space traffic monitoring to human space flight rescue, Vandenberg units provide integral support to NASA missions

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Since 1958, the Department of Defense has provided human space flight support to NASA. This legacy of partnership and support continues today, and has grown to include a wide joint and international military presence. At Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, the Combined Force Space Component Command and its subunit the Combined Space Operations Center provide a variety of support to NASA missions, while also exemplifying how partnering with other military services and allies can benefit all.

Photo of Royal Canadian Air Force Officer Major Michael Lang

Dec. 1, 2020

COMMENTARY: Vandenberg’s multinational CSpOC team supports NASA’s space missions

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — I have had the privilege of working on two historic NASA missions over the past year, during which the United States launched astronauts into space from its own soil for the first time since 2011. Although these launches took place from a launch pad in Florida, my team’s participation in both launches took place from the Combined Space Operations Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. This team of space experts from Vandenberg not only had Americans and Canadians like me on it, but a whole host of multinational partners as well.

Joint Task Force Space Defense Logo

Nov. 25, 2020

NSDC, space leaders host AWC seminar

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The National Space Defense Center director joined several Schriever leaders to engage a small group of Air War College students and faculty Nov. 20.

Tonia Shaw (left) and her son, Timothy Shaw (right), pin newly promoted U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. John Shaw during the general's promotion and transfer ceremony Nov. 23, 2020, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Nov. 23, 2020

Shaw receives third star, transfers to Space Force

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Command's incoming deputy commander was promoted to lieutenant general and officially transferred from the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. Space Force during a ceremony Nov. 23, 2020, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Army missile defense brigade receives U.S. Strategic Command award.

Nov. 20, 2020

Missile defense brigade wins Omaha Trophy for strategic deterrence

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 100th Missile Defense Brigade was presented with the U.S. Strategic Command’s Omaha Trophy for Global Operations on Nov. 19 at Peterson Air Force Base. This is the first time an Army unit and the first time an Army National Guard unit has been selected for this prestigious honor, which recognizes outstanding support to the USSTRATCOM mission of strategic deterrence.