A Legacy of Airmen Innovation in Space Operations

On the left in this painting, today’s Airmen from the 8th and 2nd Space Warning Squadrons operate the Space Based Infrared System mission that includes providing a seamless operational transition from the Defense Support Program to the nation's next-generation overhead persistent Infrared sensors. This mission supports missile early warning, missile defense, battlespace awareness, and technical intelligence. On the bottom left, Airmen from the 26th and 527th Space Aggressor Squadrons conduct space operations in GPS ramp jamming to train Airmen in defensive space operations. On the lower right, Airmen from the 16th and 380th Space Control Squadrons de-conflict friendly electromagnetic interference and identify adversaries. Once identified, platforms such as an MQ-9 Reaper are used to eliminate the threat. Innovation is an integral part of our future, and it comes from the diverse experiences our Citizen Airmen bring to the mission from various communities and industries across the nation.