Receiving the guidon symbolizes the acceptance of responsibility pepper will take as he becomes the newest commander of the 460th space wing. Buckley commanders call answers questions about space. Devin pepper, 460th space wing commander, during a change of command ceremony may 3, 2019, on buckley air force base, colorado. Thomas mckenna, 233rd space group commander, stand together with the proclamation stating dec. The wing delivers persistent, global infrared surveillance, tracking and missile warning for theater and homeland. Brandon davenport, 2nd space warning squadron commander, 460th space wing runnerup essay a culture of military spacepower. Space operations command spoc is a field command of the united states space force ussf. Current and future commanders and command chiefs from the 21st space wing, 30th space wing, 45th space wing, 50th space wing, 460th space wing, 310th space wing, combined space operations center, national space defense center, national reconnaissance office, and 14th air force pose for a photo during a commander s conference at the peterson afb, colo. The 460th space wing is located at buckley air force base, east of aurora, colorado the.
Since the 460th was redesignated on 1 october 2004, the wing has delivered global infrared surveillance, provided worldwide missile warning and tracking for homeland defense purposes, and deployed personnel to combatant commanders worldwide. Devin pepper, about how buckley air force base is responding to the challenges of the covid19 pandemic and what access military retirees have to. Clint croiser, 460th space wing commander, shakes hands with 460th sw personnel after the operational readiness unit compliance inspection outbrief march 10. Robert bobby hutt is the 460th operations group commander, 460th space wing, buckley air force base, colo. Mitch stratton, 460th space wing vice commander, addresses team buckley members during the powmia reveille ceremony sept. Air force space commands space and missile systems center and the 460th space wing have confirmed that command and control of the space based infrared systems and defense support program satellites and payloads have been transferred from their legacy ground system to the new block 10 ground system. The 11th space warning squadron activated as the 460th operations group detachment 1 stood down during the ceremony.
John wagner, 460th space wing commander, right, accepts command of the 460th sw from lt. Shawn thompson, 460th mission support group commander, left, june 27th, 2018 on buckley air force. Troy endicott, 460th space wing outgoing commander, renders a final salute to the wing during the 460th sw change of command ceremony may 3, 2019, on buckley air force base, colorado. Team buckley passed the nonotice oriuci with a satisfactory rating.
By airman 1st class jake deatherage, 460th space wing public affairs published june 28, 2018 photo details download hires 1 of 5 lt. Ricks interview with 460th space wing commander col. Members of the 460th space wing render a salute for the first time to col. Proclamation establishes december 4 as spacebased missile. Michael jackson, 460th space wing operations group commander, col. Buckley air force base united states air force 460th space wing. Devin pepper, 460th sw commander, took command of the wing from outgoing commander. Air force secretary deborah lee james speaks with col.
John wagner, 460th space wing commander, su ryden, state representative district 36, col. A new wing commander will take control of the 460th space wing based at buckley air force base in aurora. Matthew hanson, june 29, 2018, on buckley air force base, colorado. Ethan mattox, center, 11th space warning squadron outgoing commander, relinquishes the guidon to col. The 460th space wing is located at buckley air force base, east of aurora, colorado the 460th delivers global infrared surveillance, provides worldwide missile warning and tracking for homeland defense purposes, and deploys personnel to combatant commanders worldwide the wing s first predecessor was activated as the 460th bombardment group during world war ii. Buckley air force base, colo afns working under a carefully planned and escalating contested cyber environment on oct. Devin pepper, 460th sw commander, during the 460th sw change of command ceremony may 3, 2019, on buckley air force base, colorado. Dan dant, 460th space wing commander, grabs a sample of chili at the 10th annual chili cookoff hosted by the buckley air force base chapel feb. Devin pepper, 460th space wing commander, during a change of command ceremony may 3, 2019, on buckley air force. Milehigh honor guardsmen present colors during the playing of the national anthem at the 460th space wi460 space wing welcomes new commanderng change of. Norm teltow, civil air patrol mile high squadron 143 commander, and michael long, fairmount cemetery director of business development, pose in front of a monument at fairmount cemetery in denver, dec. Strategic command commander, visited buckley air force base to present the omaha trophy, recognize airmen and toured the space based infrared system mission may 9, 2018. Colonel robert hutt buckley air force base display.
The 460th operations group, detachment 1, boulder, colo. During her time at the base, james viewed the 460th space wing s mission control station and spoke with space operators in their work centers and on the operations floor. Wagner became the commander of the 460th sw after service for two years as the 614th air and space operations center commander and joint space operations center. Besides being the home of the 460 sw, the base also. John wagner, 460th space wing commander, and chief master sgt. Devin pepper, 460th sw commander, during the 460th sw change of command ceremony may. The 460th space wing designated a new space warning squadron here dec. New schriever space warning squadron activates schriever. Mckee award, which recognizes the best overall space warning squadron in air force space command that made the most significant. The 460th space wing 460 sw located at buckley afb, colorado, is a space force. Secaf james delves into space, missile warning mission. Devin pepper, 460th space wing commander, addresses over 250 members from the. The 11 sws supports the base mission of space based missile warning alongside the 2nd and 8th space warning squadrons. Under the 460ths command, the base underwent an extensive modernization program to.
President barack obama with denver mayor michael hancock l, col. Mueller, 460th civil engineer squadron emergency manager, demonstrates the capabilities of. National powmia recognition day is traditionally observed around the world on military installations and ships, and in state. The delegation from japan spoke on the importance an alliance with the united states is and highlighted similarities between the two. Endicott, 460th space wing commander, presents his first salute to the members of the 460th sw as he takes command jan. Robert uemura, 460th mission support group commander, fill out pledge cards to donate to the air force assistance fund feb. Shannon phares took command of the 460th medical group from col.
Devin pepper, 460th space wing commander, speaks to his wing for the first time during the 460th sw change of command ceremony may 3, 2019, on buckley air force base, colorado. Dvids images 460th space wing welcomes new commander. The 460th space wing is located at buckley air force base, east of aurora, colorado. It is headquartered at vandenberg air force base, california the command is responsible for the organization, training, equipping, command and control c2, and employment of space forces to support operational plans and missions for u. Crosier is the director, space force planning, office of the chief of space operations, u. Lindsey served the final two years of his career as the command chief at buckley afb. The 460th space wing welcomed new leadership during a change of command ceremony. Dvids news 460th space wing welcomes new commander. The 460th space wing welcomed new leadership during a change of command ceremony may 3, 2019, here. From left to right, alicia pepper, 460th space wing commander s spouse, col. Endicott, 460th space wing commander, reflects on the early career of his former and current command chief and how their career developed to make them the leaders they are today during a change of responsibility ceremony on buckley air force base, colorado, july 20, 2018. Strategic command, presided over the ceremony, a time.
For the second time in three years, the 460th space wing has. Robert riegel, 460th space wing vice commander, and chief master sgt. Fallen veterans honored by hundreds at wreathlaying event. By airman 1st class codie collins, 460th space wing public affairs published june 28, 2018 photo details download hires 1 of 3 airmen from the 460th medical operations squadron salute lt col.
Christopher eyle, incoming 460th civil engineer squadron commander, center, receives the guidon from col. Robert riegel, 460th space wing vice commander, and. Exercise cyber lightning was designed to test the wing s capability to operate in a contested cyber environment, said kevin stocking, the 460th sw. Arpc senior nco wins base chili cookoff air reserve. David denton, 460th medical group command chief, stand alongside members from the japanese delegation dec. The official website for the buckley air force base. Stephen whiting, 14th air force commander, presents the guidon to col. Buckley afbs host unit, the 460th space wing, falls under the direction of the department of the air force and united states space force. Troy endicott, 460th space wing outgoing commander, speaks to the wing for the final time as their commander during the 460th sw change of command ceremony may 3, 2019, on buckley air force base, colorado. Pepper is the commander of the 460th space wing, buckley air force base, colorado. Col rich bourquin is the vice commander of the 460th space wing, buckley air force base, colorado. Pepper held a commander s call to address changes the creation of the space. Endicott, 460th sw commander, on buckley air force base, colorado, july 20, 2018. Powmia ceremony held on buckley air reserve personnel.
Omaha trophy returns to buckley afb 45th space wing. John wagner, 460th space wing commander, gives his final remarks at the conclusion of the 460th sw change of command ceremony june 12, 2014, at the allpurpose field on buckley air force base, colo. Hall, 460th space wing command chief, congratulate senior airman ashley jalbert during the airman leadership school graduation ceremony june 26, 2014, at the leadership development center. Wagner became the commander of the 460th sw after service for two years as the 614th air and space operations center commander and joint space operations center director in vandenberg afb. Buckley afbs host unit, the 460th space wing, falls under the direction of the. Christian smith, 460th space warning squadron incoming commander, receives the guidon, symbolizing the change of command from one individual to another june 15, 2018, on buckley air force base, colorado. Rick crandall interviewed 460th space wing commander, col. History books are displayed on the desk of christopher mccune, 460th space wing historian, sept.
Devin pepper, 460th space wing commander, speaks to military members and civilian personnel in the fitness center at buckley air force base, colo. New commander to lead 460th space wing at buckley air force. The wing delivers persistent global infrared surveillance, theater and strategic missile warning, and battlespace. Troy endicott, 460th space wing commander, presided over the ceremony and transferred the guidon from hanson.
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