Academic theory meets military reality: Cyber students and Space Force leaders connect on future of defense
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – 1st Lt. Amy Padilla of U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command answers student questions at a roundtable Q&A as Maj. David McCain looks on at AFCEA’s Space Industry Days conference on January 23, 2026, in Los Angeles. 1st Lt. Padilla and Maj. McCain were two of six Guardians who volunteered to engage in dialogue with aspiring cyber security students, imparting their knowledge and experience to help empower students in their future professional careers. (U.S. Space Force photo by Jason Slawson)
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