The 50th Space Wing is leading the command as the first to successfully achieve Space Mission Force initial capability. On Feb. 1, 50th Operations Group crews “rolled forward” in support of Air Force Space Command’s transformation of the entire Space Mission Enterprise heralding the beginning of a substantial cultural and organizational shift to ensure the entire space force is prepared to fight through and win in a contested, degraded and operationally-limited environment.
“Through the Space Mission Force construct we are revamping our crews to respond appropriately in a dynamic environment,” said Col. DeAnna M. Burt, 50th Space Wing commander. “We are aligning to be more consistent with the Air Force, which will allow us to focus on advanced training to prepare our forces to effectively deal with the threats they have today.”
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