Cordell DeLaPena Jr. retires from Space Systems Command, leaves legacy of innovation and resilience
U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, commander of Space Systems Command, presents Mr. Cordell A. DeLaPena Jr., program executive officer (PEO) for Military Communications and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (MILCOMM & PNT) at SSC, with the Department of the Air Force Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award during DeLaPena’s retirement at Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, Calif., August 28, 2025. DeLaPena’s retirement comes after a distinguished career spanning four decades of service the nation, with his role at SSC leaving behind a legacy of fostering strong partnerships with industry, academia, and international allies, leveraging their expertise to accelerate innovation and deliver superior capabilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Jason Slawson).
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