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(air whooshing)

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(upbeat music)

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- Ladies and gentlemen,

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thank you for joining us

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and welcome to today's ceremony.

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On behalf of the Chief
of Space Operations,

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Janelle J Raymond.

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I extend a warm welcome to
everyone watching today's

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momentous and historic event.

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During this ceremony,

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you will see the activations

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of Peterson Schriever
Garrison and Buckley Garrison,

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along with the inactivation

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of the 21st 50th and
four 60th space Wings,

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as well as the activations
of STAR Delta Provisional

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and Space Deltas two through nine.

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We'll explain a bit about
each unit as they activate.

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I am Kernel Susie Streeter,

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and I will guide us through today's event.

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Due to the heightened health precautions,

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as a result of COVID-19,

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today's ceremony will be
a one of a kind event.

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As we conduct today's ceremony
virtually and in mass,

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we thank you for your support

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and for watching history in the making.

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It is now my great honor,

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to introduce the first

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Chief of Space Operations
general J Raymond,

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and the first US Space Force
senior enlisted advisor,

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Chief Master Sergeant Roger Toberman.

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- About half a chief Master
Sergeant Roger Toberman in me,

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It's an honor to be part
of this historic ceremony.

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Today, we take action

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and important insignificant step towards

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the development of a 21st century service,

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purpose-built to achieve speed, agility

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and unity of effort.

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Over the last four years,

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the Space Community has seen
significant transformation.

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Reforming how we organize
train and equip our forces

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to operate in an increasingly
contested domain.

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You should be proud of your efforts.

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We certainly are.

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This ceremony highlights

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the most significant
restructure of space units

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since the establishment
of Air Force Base command

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back in September of 1982.

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But this is not the finish line.

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The Assignment Senate would say,

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"we were playing an infinite game."

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We are in a great power of competition,

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and we must always protect

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and defend our nation, our allies,

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and our American interest in space.

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Our strategic competitors

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have the means to attack Space Operations

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wherever they occur on earth,

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on orbit, in the electromagnetic spectrum,

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and in cyberspace.

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These overlapping battle spaces result

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in increasingly complex, congested,

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competitive and contested Space Operations

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across the conflict of continuum

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from gray zones to
Major Combat Operations.

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This new structure puts us

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on the right trajectory to ensure

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we address these threats

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and meet the objectives

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in our National Defense
Strategy and Space Strategy.

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Sustaining that trajectory

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however demands bold,

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innovative and forward
looking Space Professionals

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at every ECHELON to get

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the most combat capability

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out of today's systems,

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while deliberately engineering future

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architectures to outpace the threat.

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I am confident that when we look back

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on this about 30 years from now,

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we'll be in awe at our
accomplishments made

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to protect and defend space.

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Chief.

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- Team, What I love most about

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this organizational structure is

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that it's purpose built to unleash

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the potential of our most

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important weapon systems.

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The weapon systems that live and breathe

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that are made of flesh and blood, you.

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I've said it multiple times

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and it's worth repeating.

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We do not need to build a unique culture

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for our Space Professionals.

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What our service needs in
the future is ubiquitous.

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and young Americans today.

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Our space force will be fast and agile,

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not because we instill that
culture from the top down,

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but because today we are
reducing barriers to change.

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We're moving forward

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and we are encouraging

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and embracing the ideas

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of our men and women in
uniform to build a modern

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and digital Space Force.

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To our newest Delta commanders

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and senior enlisted leaders,

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you have the unique opportunity to inspire

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and lead space professionals
into a new era,

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ripe with opportunity.

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On behalf of General Raymond and me,

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congratulations to each of you.

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We look forward to your continued success.

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Lead well.

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- Thank you General Raymond

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and Chief Master Sergeant Toberman.

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The future United States Space Force,

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will have an organizational structure

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that will include field commands,

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garrisons and mission Deltas.

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A field commands closest comparison

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would be similar to army divisions

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or an Air Force major command.

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Garrisons will be
similar to army garrisons

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or Air Force Air Base wings.

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The garrisons will act as
power projection platforms

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that are integral to using existing

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Air Force resources for
installation support.

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Although it appears as
a one for one transfer

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between organizations,

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there are much greater
transformational changes within

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the Space Force Structure.

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Let us begin with a Peterson
Schriever Garrison Activation

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and Inactivation ceremony of the 50th

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and 21st Space Wings.

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This activation symbolizes
the newly established Garrison

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in the United States space force.

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Beginning it's history and lineage.

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By order of the secretary
of the Air Force,

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Peterson Schriever Garrison

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is here by activated.

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Colonel James Smith or relinquish command

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and inactivate the 50th Space wing

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while command Chief Master

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Sergeant Boston Alexander
furrows the flag.

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- I relinquished command

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and inactivate the 50th space wing.

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(upbeat music)

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- Colonel Sam Johnson
will relinquish command

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and inactivate the 21st space Wing

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while command Chief Master
Sergeant Jacob Simmons

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furrows the flag.

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(upbeat music)

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- I relinquished command and
activate the 21st base point.

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(upbeat music)

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- Colonel James Smith we'll assume command

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as the first ever Peterson
Trevor Garrison commander,

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headquartered at Peterson,

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this Garrison will serve

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as a host organization
for Schriever Peterson

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and Cheyenne Mountain
bases in Colorado springs.

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Thule Air Base in Greenland,

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Kaena Point Station in Hawaii

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and New Boston Station in New Hampshire.

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Additionally,

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this Garrison will support

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16 additional United States Space

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Force missions locations around the world.

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- I assume, command.

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(upbeat music)

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- We will now commence with

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the Buckley Garrison activation

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and inactivation ceremony of

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the four 60th space Wing.

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This activation symbolizes
a second Garrison

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in the United States Space Force

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beginning is history and lineage.

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By the order of the
secretary of the Air Force,

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Buckley Garrison is hereby activated.

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Colonel Devin Pepper
will relinquish command

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and inactivate the four 68th Space Wing

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while command Chief Master Sergeant

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Robert Devall furrows the flag.

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- I relinquish command

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and inactivate the four 60th Space Wing.

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(upbeat music)

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- Colonel Devin Pepper,

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will assume command as the first ever

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Buckley Garrison commander,
headquartered at Buckley,

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this Garrison will serve as a
host organization for Buckley

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air force base in Colorado,

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Cape Cod station in Massachusetts

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Cavalier Station in North Dakota

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and clear station in Alaska.

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Additionally,

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this Garrison will support
10 additional United States

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Space Force Mission
locations around the world.

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- I assume command.

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- A number of units are
projected to transfer

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from the United States Air Force

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to the United States Space Force.

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Let's take a moment to hear
from the Air Force commanders.

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- I want to thank the members
of the 70th Combat Training

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Squadron and the attachment
one of the United States

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Air Force Warfare Center

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for all that they've accomplished

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during their time here
in Air Combat Command.

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- The five 33rd training squadron

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at Vandenberg Air Force base

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has been the gateway

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for airman entering the
space field since 1993.

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And since that time,

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the men and women there

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have transformed space
for fighting training.

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- And the National
Security Space Institute

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at Peterson Air Force Space Colorado,

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classroom instructors serve in the role

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of developing and inspiring
visionary space leaders

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through space, continuing education.

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- I'd like to congratulate the men

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and women of AfroTech detachment four,

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for the amazing work they've done

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over the last 36 years

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as the operational test

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and evaluation arm of the
United States Space Command

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in United StateS Strategic Command.

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The work they have done
to accelerate acquisitions

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in a way that brings capability

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to the war fighter faster has been amazing

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and has led AfroTech

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in this journey to more adaptively,

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do operational test and evaluation.

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- We just wanna say, thank you.

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- We wish you the best,

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as you make your mark in history.

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- So I look forward to transferring

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an amazing organization

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to the United States Space Force

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and watching AfroTech detachment four

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continue to create history in the future.

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- We wish you well in
your future endeavors

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with the United States based force.

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- Next, we will see the
assumptions of command,

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the Space Deltas

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and the furling of the legacy guidelines.

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Mission Deltas,

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such as the Star Delta
Provisional will resemble

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Army Brigades

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or Air Force Combat Wings,

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and we'll enable laser focus
on specific mission sets

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that will pull together
unique concentrations

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of Space Force Developmental
and Cultural activities,

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providing broader
capabilities to the Garrisons.

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By order of the secretary
of the Air Force,

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Star Delta Provisional and Space Deltas

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two through nine are hereby activated.

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Colonel Peter Flores

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will assume command of
Star Delta Provisional,

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while Chief Master Tina Timmerman

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proudly represents Enlisted Corp.

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Star Delta Provisional Headquartered

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at Peterson Air Force Base will initially

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focus on education, training,
test and evaluation.

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Colonel Matthew Cantore

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will seem command for space Delta two

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while Chief Master Sergeant
Susan Sparks for OLS

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the 21st operations group guide on.

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Space Delta two headquartered

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at Peterson Air Force Base

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will focus on Space Domain Awareness.

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Colonel John Thien will assume
command a Space Delta three,

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while chief Master Sergeant
Kevin Laliberte furrows

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the seven 21st operations group guide on.

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Space Delta three headquartered

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at Peterson Air Force Base

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we'll focus on an Electronic Warfare.

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Colonel Richard Borquin
will assume command

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of Space Delta four

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while Chief Master
Sergeant Willie Frazier,

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furrows the four 60th
operations group guide on.

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Space Delta four headquartered

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at Buckley Air Force Base will focus

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on Missile Warning.

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(upbeat music)

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Colonel Monique DeLauter
will assume command

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of Space Delta five

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while Chief Master
Sergeant Treveon Everson

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furrows the six 14th Air
Operation Center guide on.

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Space Delta five headquartered

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at Vandenberg Air Force Base California

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will be focused on command and control.

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(upbeat music)

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Colonel Roy Rockwell will soon
command a Space Delta six,

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our Chief Master Sergeant Michael Dyer

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furrows the 50th Network
Operations Group guide on.

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Space Delta six, headquartered
at Schriever Air Force Base

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will be focused on Air Force
Satellite Control Network

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Operations and Defensive
cyber Operations for space.

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Colonel Chandler Atwood

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will assume command a Space Delta seven,

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while Chief Master Sergeant Thomas Drake

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probably represents the Enlisted Corp.

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Space Delta seven, headquartered

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at Peterson Air Force Base,

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will focus on Intelligence,

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Surveillance and Reconnaissance

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(upbeat music)

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Colonel Matthew Holston

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will assume command Space Delta eight,

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while Chief Master
Sergeant Steven Whitworth,

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burls a 50th operations group guide on.

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(upbeat music)

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Space Delta eight, headquartered

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at Schriever Air Force Base,

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will be focused on Satellite Communication

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operations and navigation warfare.

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Colonel Casey Beard will
assume command Space Delta nine

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while Senior Master
Sergeant Frederick Jaehnig

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represents the importance
of the Enlisted Corp.

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Space Delta nine, headquartered

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at Schriever Air Force Base.

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Will be focused on Orbital Warfare.

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Let's watch history,

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as a senior enlisted leaders display

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and for all the legacy
guide ons for the last time.

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(gentle music)

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And now the new Delta
commanders will assume command.

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- I assume command a
Star Delta Provisional.

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- I assume command a Space Delta two.

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- I assume command of Space Delta three,

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- I assume command of Space Delta four.

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- I assume command of Space Delta five.

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- I assume command of Space Delta six.

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- I assume command of Space Delta seven.

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- I assume command of Space Delta eight.

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- I assume command of Space Delta nine.

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- Congratulations to our
newest Delta commanders

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and senior enlisted leaders.

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Your charge is simple, to lead,

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to inspire and prepare

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our Space forces to win

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in an era of contested Space Operations.

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The joint force is
counting on you to be bold

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and agile in the face of threats

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and to deliver war winning capabilities to

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our forces, our allies,

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and our partners operating
around the globe.

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Because of you,

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we will build a comprehensive

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military advantage in space.

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Your efforts will integrate
space power into national joint

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and combined operations

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while shaping the strategic environment.

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You have the full confidence

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and trust of Chief Toberman and me.

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Congratulations.

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We know you will guarantee
the Space Force is always

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above the next challenge.

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- Thank you general Raymond
for your inspirational words,

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and thanks to all of you for
watching this historic event.

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To learn more about the
United States Space force,

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please visit our website
at www.spaceforce.mil.

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Now have a great Space Force day.

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(upbeat music)