From left to right, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, Col. Max E. Lantz, U.S. Space Forces Europe – Space Forces Africa commander, Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, Deputy Director for Operations, Joint Staff, National Military Command Center, and Chief Master Sgt. Alex Birkle, SPACEFOREUR-AF command senior enlisted leader, stand for a group photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 12, 2024. Activated at Ramstein Air Base on Dec. 8, 2023, SPACEFOREUR-AF is responsible for a wide range of space operations including the space situational awareness mission and security cooperation in support of the two combatant commands’ objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, middle left, and U.S. Space Force Col. Max E. Lantz, U.S. Space Forces Europe – Space Forces Africa commander, middle right, cut a ribbon at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 12, 2024. The U.S. Space Force’s goal for field components, such as SPACEFOREUR-AF, is to build on existing alliances and partnerships to enhance interoperability and resiliency, thereby bolstering the security and long-term sustainability of space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, gives opening remarks during the Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa ribbon cutting ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 12, 2024. SPACEFOREUR-AF is the U.S. Space Force component field command charged with supporting both U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command, encompassing 51 countries in Europe and 53 countries in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
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