19th Space Operations Squadron receives new commander

The 19th Space Operations Squadron, a classic Reserve associate unit to the 2nd Space Operations Squadron, 50th Space Wing, received a new commander on Sunday, June 3. The squadron performs launch, early-orbit, anomaly resolution and disposal operations for the Global Positioning Satellite constellation.

Col. Stephen Slade, 310th Operations Group commander, passes the 19th Space Operations Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Beth Stargardt as she takes command of 19 SOPS, June 3, 2018.