Beyond the classroom: USAFA cadets discover the real-world impact of space operations
U.S. Space Force Capt. McKenna Medina speaks to a group of visiting cadets from the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Cadet Squadron 09 at Los Angeles Air Force Base, April 10, 2026. Capt. Medina, herself a graduate of USAFA, arranged tours and presentations at Space Systems Command (SSC) headquarters to provide future leaders with a deeper understanding of SSC’s mission and its critical role in national defense.
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