Members of Patrick Space Force Base participate in Qualifiers for Guardian Arena IV at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, on Aug. 18, 2026. These Qualifiers determined who will be able to participate in Guardian Arena, the United States Space Force's premier physical and cognitive competition that is held annually at PSFB. (U.S. Space Force video by Staff Sergeant Spencer Contreras)
This season, outgoing Space Launch Delta 45 unit commanders passed their guidons to U.S. Space Force Col. Brian Chatman, SLD 45 commander, who then presented them to the incoming commanders, marking the formal transfer of command in keeping with a centuries-old military tradition.
Safety is the foundation of every successful operation, and few exemplify that principle better than U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anthony Necker, Space Launch Delta 45 noncommissioned officer in charge of occupational safety. Through leadership, dedication and a steadfast focus on workplace well-being, Necker has earned the title of Air Force Occupational Safety Career Professional of the Year.
