Space Base Delta 1 held a change of command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, July 28, 2026. U.S. Space Force Col. Kenneth Klock relinquished command after two years of faithful service, and gave way to U.S. Space Force Col. Charles Cooper, who previously served as the Chief of Staff at Combat Forces Command. U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Gregory Gagnon, Combat Forces Command commander, presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Space Force video by Staff Sgt. Ryan Quijas)
U.S. Space Force Col. Eric D. Bogue, Space Base Delta 41 commander, signed SBD 41’s first-ever Environmental Commitment Statement at Schriever Space Force Base, July 20.
Space Base Delta 1 and the National Security Space Institute hosted a speaking event July 11, featuring Dr. Andrew Aldrin, executive director of space programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the son of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
Peterson Space Force Base held its second annual Forge the Force Fest July 16. The event was co-hosted by Space Base Delta 1 and SBD 41, bringing together military programs and community organizations from across the Pikes Peak region. By providing educational workshops and resources in an engaging, interactive way, the event aimed to improve the resiliency of service members, civilians, contractors, and their families.
