Have you ever wondered what it's like to spend 170 days in space? Brig. Gen. Nick Hague, U.S. Space Force Guardian and NASA astronaut, visited Buckley SFB to share insights from his Expedition 72 mission aboard the International Space Station!
Buckley Space Force Base is home to Mission Delta 4, where Guardians operate the Overhead Persistent Infrared Battlespace Awareness Center. The OBAC is a cornerstone of our nation's defense strategy, using data from the Space-Based Infrared System constellation to detect ballistic missile launches, monitor space activities, and identify infrared signatures in real time.
In 2005, the REAL ID Act was passed by Congress, implementing the 9/11 Commission's recommendation to set standards for the issuance of identification documents, such as driver's licenses. This act aims to enhance national security by ensuring that identification documents issued by states and territories meet certain security standards. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID enforcement...
