Forty years ago, Nov. 6, the first Air Force Defense Support Program Satellite roared into outer space from Cape Canaveral and became the bedrock of America’s Silent Sentry against missile attack.
To celebrate the milestone, 350 defense contractors, military personnel, civilians and retirees who have worked on the system over the years gathered at the Denver Marriott, Denver Technological Center, to celebrate Saturday night in a special gala commemorating the event.
Maj. Gen. Michael J. Basla, vice commander, Air Force Space Command, was the keynote speaker at the gala.
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