U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, left, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, right, recognize 1st Lt. Robert Bartkowiak at the Air Force Association’s Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., Feb. 23, 2026. Bartkowiak was awarded the Courage Award, one of four Guardian Values included in the Space Force’s annual Polaris Awards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malia Heemsoth)
| Date Taken: | 02.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.24.2026 16:24 |
| Photo ID: | 9534815 |
| VIRIN: | 260223-F-CO632-1023 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 4.58 MB |
| Location: | AURORA, COLORADO, US |
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