Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, chief senior enlisted leader for USSPACECOM, present Maj. Austin Oubre, U.S. Marine Force Space Command, with the Innovation Apollo Award during USSPACECOM’s Galactic Gala at The Hub Community Center, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 19, 2026. The gala’s theme was “250 Years of Trailblazing” and featured the 2025 USSPACECOM Apollo Award winners. USSPACECOM, working with Allies and Partners, plans, executes, and integrates military spacepower into multi-domain global operations in order to deter aggression, defend national interests, and when necessary, defeat threats. (USSPACECOM photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon Burns)
| Date Taken: | 02.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.25.2026 16:00 |
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