Today, after a yearlong process that produced hundreds of submissions and research involving space professionals and members of the general public, we can finally share with you the name by which we will be known: Guardians.
The opportunity to name a force is a momentous responsibility. Guardians is a name with a long history in space operations, tracing back to the original command motto of Air Force Space Command in 1983, “Guardians of the High Frontier.”
The name Guardians connects our proud heritage and culture to the important mission we execute 24/7, protecting the people and interest of the U.S. and its allies.
Today, @SpaceForceCSO Gen. John “Jay” Raymond establishes the first of three Space Force Field Commands.
General Stephen N. Whiting will lead Space Operations Command. (@ussfspoc)
.@SpaceForceCSO: General Whiting is the right leader to become the first commander of this command and to accelerate a transformation of space operations. He has mastered command at every level.
.@SpaceForceCSO is speaking with @CNASdc about several topics, including the Space Force stand-up, space accomplishments and the future.
We'll give a little summary of his inspirational words.
🔹Protected our space capabilities in the wake of COVID
🔹Launched the X-37
🔹Supported the 1st Human Space flight from U.S. soil in nearly a decade
🔹Conducted multiple other launches
🔹Today we had the most significant restructure of space units since 1982