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Aug. 13, 2024
SSC Senior Enlisted Leaders Discuss Leadership Roles at First-Ever Summit

More than 30 Senior Enlisted Leaders (SEL) from Space Systems Command (SSC) gathered for the inaugural SSC SEL Summit, held at Los Angeles Air Force Base (LA AFB) in El Segundo, CA, July 16-18, 2024.This first-ever summit, hosted by SSC’s SEL Chief Master Sgt. Jacqueline Sauvé, brought together SELs
July 22, 2024
Facilitating Intelligent Conversations About Artificial Intelligence

While the merits of artificial intelligence may be debated in some arenas, such as education and entertainment, U.S. Space Force (USSF) leaders underscored its current and future value in military space operations at a two-day forum co-hosted by U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) and Space Systems
July 19, 2024
What Does it Mean to Get “Space Force” Fit?

Military service members are expected to be fit – it’s all a part of making sure a fighting force is ready for duty – and the U.S. Space Force is no exception. Guardians may spend more time tracking satellites and space debris and staying alert for hostile missiles than engaging in hand-to-hand
July 17, 2024
First Time Ever: Civilian Guardians Participate in Challenging “Azimuth” Aerospace Missions Training

Two procurement experts from the U.S. Space Force (USSF) are the first Guardian civilians to graduate from the demanding ‘Azimuth’ aerospace missions training program for early career personnel.Mallory Avila and Aman Zemoy, both acquisition logistics management specialists with the Space Force’s
July 8, 2024
Satellite Communications Mission Brings Space Force to Navy Town

San Diego has long been known for its strong U.S. Navy presence, but many people may not know it’s also home to part of the U.S. Space Force (USSF).Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Narrowband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) program office was originally part of the Navy, delivering communications
July 1, 2024
Proud to be SSC

#SpaceForce’s Space Systems Command proudly continues work started by the Western Development Division, founded 70 years ago today, to protect and defend our Nation’s security through space-enabled capabilities. Today, and every day, we are Proud to be SSC.
July 1, 2024
From Western Development Division in 1954 to Space Systems Command Today: Securing the Highest Frontier

The U.S. Space Force (USSF) will celebrate its 5th anniversary this December, and Space Systems Command (SSC) will mark its third anniversary as a USSF Field Command in August. But before all of that, there was the Western Development Division, SSC’s original predecessor organization.On July 1,
June 24, 2024
Command invests in creating a high-performance culture and a strategic plan connecting workforce to mission

What needs to change and what will stay the same are considerations of almost every new military commander, including Lt. Gen. Phil Garrant when he took the helm of Space Systems Command (SSC) last February.In SSC’s case, the answers weren’t easy. For SSC - and Space Force overall – ongoing
June 20, 2024
Floating Down Torrance Boulevard Sharing the Space Force Mission

How do you turn shower curtains and aluminum foil into a parade-inspired replica of a GPS satellite? For Space Systems Command (SSC), the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Field Command responsible for space acquisition, the answer is with lots of creativity and a huge dose of teamwork from the Guardian,
June 18, 2024
Connecting with Industry Partners a Priority for Space Systems Command

In remarks to the Los Angeles chapter of the Air & Space Forces Association, United States Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant said Space Systems Command’s focus on acquiring and delivering resilient war fighting capabilities to protect the Nation’s strategic advantage in, from, and to space, is