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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered a DOD-wide stand down to discuss the problem of extremism in the ranks, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said Feb. 3.

Feb. 5, 2021

DOD announces use of masks, other public health measures

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed a memo Feb. 4 that, effective immediately, directs all individuals on military installations and all individuals performing official duties on behalf of the Department from any location other than the individual’s home, including outdoor shared spaces, to wear masks in accordance with the most current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

General talks to command

Feb. 3, 2021

USSPACECOM releases Commander’s Strategic Vision

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Army Gen. James Dickinson, U.S. Space Command commander, released his strategic vision during a command town hall Jan. 28.

Group photo of Joint Task Force-Space Defense leadership and its intelligence directorate National Intelligence Professional Award for Mission Integration winners.

Feb. 3, 2021

JTF-SD leaders recognize NIPA award winners

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Joint Task Force-Space Defense leadership gathered to recognize its intelligence directorate for winning the National Intelligence Professional Award for Mission Integration in a ceremony at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Jan. 29, 2021.

Zoom call with IADC and USSPACECOM

Feb. 2, 2021

Building space superiority by developing international partnerships

PETERSON AIR FORCE  BASE, Colo — Rear Admiral Mike Bernacchi, U.S. Space Command director of Strategy, Plans and Policy, spoke to a cadre of international military officers, national police and civilian government officials during a Jan. 26 virtual engagement at the Inter-American Defense College in Washington, D.C.The RADM’s presentation focused on some of USSPACECOM’s highest

U.S. Space Force Capt. Nathaniel Lee and Kliffa Hall unveil a Gold Star flag Jan. 25, 2021, inside the Peterson-Schriever Garrison Chapel at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Lee and Hall are Gold Star family members, Lee the son of U.S. Army Capt. Donald Lee and Hall the mother of U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Hall. During the dedication ceremony, Gold Star family members representing all services spoke on the personal impact of the Gold Star program.

Jan. 27, 2021

USSPACECOM recognizes Gold Star families with flag dedication ceremony

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — A Gold Star Flag went on permanent display Jan. 22 at the Peterson-Schriever Garrison chapel as a visible reminder of the sacrifices of fallen service members and their families.