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DSCOs detect interferences, monitor AFSCN

Tech. Sgt. Michael Vandenbosch, 22nd Space Operations Squadron defensive counter-space operator, uses software to identify interference to a specific satellite at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 16, 2019. The DSCOs monitor signals from satellites to make sure they’re clean and not corrupted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely)

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Schriever Airman impacts warfighters, sends first command

Airman 1st Class William Beattie, 4th Space Operations Squadron Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite mission control sub-systems operator, communicates with a mobile ASMCS operator at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 5, 2019. Beattie was recently selected for Air Force officer training school at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, Feb. 11, 2020, and will commission as a space officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely)

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th SOPS stays proactive, optimizes manpower

Airman 1st Class Brice Brewington, 4th Space Operations Squadron advanced extremely high frequency mission control sub-systems operator, connects to a satellite Nov. 20, 2019, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. The unit will transfer the terminal operator duties from the communications systems operator to the ASMCS operator to reduce required manning by roughly 18%. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely)

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4th SOPS stays proactive, optimizes manpower

Airman 1st Class Cameron Lutz, 4th Space Operations Squadron protected satellite communications maintainer, connects to a satellite on orbit at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 20, 2019. The space mission has increased, but the manpower has not prompting 4th SOPS leadership to optimize their current manpower to more efficiently and effectively execute their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely) (Photo was altered for security purposes by blocking a phone number)

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28th EARS refuels E-8 JSTARS

A U.S. Air Force E-8 Joint STARS, assigned to the 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, Sept. 28, 2019. The E-8 JSTARS is a modified Boeing 707-300 series commercial airframe equipped with radar, communications, operations and control subsystems required to execute its roles as an airborne management, command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski)

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28th EARS refuels E-8 JSTARS

A U.S. Air Force E-8 Joint STARS, assigned to the 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron, prepares to connect with a KC-135 Stratotanker, Sept. 28, 2019. The E-8 Joint STARS is a modified Boeing 707-300 series commercial airframe equipped with radar, communications, operations and control subsystems required to execute its roles as an airborne management, command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Titus Poulose of the 263rd Combat Communications Squadron with the North Carolina Air National Guard, operates communications equipment inside of a special cold-weather tent while deployed in support of Operation Deep Freeze (ODF), at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Dec. 6, 2018. ODF is a military mission in support of the National Science Foundation throughout the continent of Antarctica, to provide air, land, and sea support to McMurdo Station. (Courtesy photo submitted by Civ. Johnny Chiang)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Lonack, cyber transport systems technician, 1st Combat Camera Squadron, calibrates a Defense Video Imagery Data System (DVIDS) satellite dish, allowing the 156th Airlift Wing Public Affairs to transmit imagery of Hurricane Maria relief efforts at Muniz Air National Guard Base, Puerto Rico, Oct. 6, 2017. The DVIDS satellite dish is critical in locations where there is no internet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Dutton)

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380 ECS practices satellite staging in preparation for Dubai Air Show

Members of the 380th Expeditionary Communication Squadron practice setting up a portable Hawkeye satellite communication system Nov. 5, 2019 on Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, in preparation for their support of the upcoming Dubai Air Show. The communications team can be deployed to remote regions to provide secure communications and satellite operations. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Kat Lyn Justen)

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191102-F-AZ553-0134

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein gives remarks at the ceremonial swearing-in of Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. Nov. 2, 2019. Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist delivered the oath during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

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191102-F-AZ553-0124

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein gives remarks at the ceremonial swearing-in of Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. Nov. 2, 2019. Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist hosted the event and administered the oath. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

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191102-F-AZ553-0199

Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist gives remarks before the ceremonial oath of Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett during the swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. Nov. 2, 2019. Secretary Barrett is the 25th Secretary of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

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191102-F-AZ553-0261

Newly sworn Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett thanks family, friends and colleagues during her ceremonial swearing-in as the 25th Air Force Secretary at the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 2, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

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B-52H Stratofortress aircraft takes off Oct. 27, 2019, for a Bomber Task Force mission

A B-52H Stratofortress aircraft takes off Oct. 27, 2019, for a Bomber Task Force mission in support of Exercise Global Thunder 20. Global Thunder is U.S. Strategic Command’s annual nuclear command and control and field training exercise. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Jesse Jenny)

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Senate confirms Barrett to be Air Force secretary

Barbara Barrett was easily confirmed by the Senate Oct. 16, to be the 25th Secretary of the Air Force. As an experienced pilot, former ambassador and senior government official, Barrett was praised for her wide experience and long history with aviation and the United States military. (U.S. Air Force file photo by Wayne Clark)

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Nuclear weapons center again recognized for excellence

Air Force Materiel Command’s commander, Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., (left), shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Shaun Q. Morris, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center commander, as he presents him with the center’s sixth Air Force Organizational Excellence award on Sept. 11, 2019, at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell (right), AFMC command chief, also congratulated the center for its accomplishment. The 2018 award is for the 2017 calendar year, which marks the ninth consecutive year the center has received the award since its inception in March 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin J. Prisbrey)

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Fueling the Fight

An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron prepares to refuel with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron Oct. 3, 2019, during a training exercise out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Eagle's air superiority is achieved through a mixture of maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)

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Polar Force 20-1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Kyler, a 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, does aircraft recovery procedures for an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) missile download exercise during a Polar Force (PF) 20-1 exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 1, 2019. PF 20-1 is designed to exercise multiple elements of the ACE concept of operations. These elements include generating fifth-generation combat power from austere locations, command and control using non-traditional methods, and rapid airlift capabilities to sustain a forward operating location. The ACE concept enables 3rd Wing to deliver lethal airpower for the United States, even in a contested environment.

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Polar Force 20-1

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephen Paice, 673d Communications Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of forward support for Agile Communications support, connects communications equipment for Agile Combat Employment (ACE) assembly during a Polar Force (PF) 20-1 exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 30, 2019. PF 20-1 is designed to exercise multiple elements of the ACE concept of operations. These elements include generating fifth-generation combat power from austere locations, command and control using non-traditional methods, and rapid airlift capabilities to sustain a forward operating location. The ACE concept enables the 3rd Wing to deliver lethal airpower for the United States, even in a contested environment.

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Polar Force 20-1

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Garrett Lucas, 673d Communications Squadron radio frequency supervisor of forward support for Agile Communications support, connects communications equipment for Agile Combat Employment (ACE) assembly during a Polar Force (PF) 20-1 exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 30, 2019. PF 20-1 is designed to exercise multiple elements of the ACE concept of operations. These elements include generating fifth-generation combat power from austere locations, command and control using non-traditional methods, and rapid airlift capabilities to sustain a forward operating location. The ACE concept enables the 3rd Wing to deliver lethal airpower for the United States, even in a contested environment.

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