Cordell DeLaPena Jr. retires from Space Systems Command, leaves legacy of innovation and resilience
Mr. Cordell A. DeLaPena Jr., program executive officer (PEO) for Military Communications and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (MILCOMM & PNT) at SSC, addresses the audience during his retirement from federal service 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 to the nation, with his role at SSC exemplifying commitment to delivering innovative solutions that empower warfighters by delivering next-generation space capabilities that are resilient, sustainable, and adaptable to meet the evolving needs of the joint force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Jason Slawson).
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