A Space Pro

True Anomaly is out of stealth mode. Listen to SFA President, Bill Woolf gain insights from Even Rogers, Co-founder and CEO of True Anomaly

The 328 WPS is one of twenty-one squadrons at the United States Air Force Weapons School. The 328 WPS one of the largest squadrons within the USAF Weapons School and manages two separate syllabi: the Space Superiority Weapons Instructor Course (WIC) and the Space Warfighter Advanced Instructor Course (AIC). The squadron transferred to the United States Space Force in 2020.

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CMSgt Scott advises senior USSF leaders on all matters relating to readiness, training, professional development, force utilization, operations tempo, health, morale, welfare and leadership of the enlisted members of the USSF.

Topics we will be discussing include:

Rank structure

Culture

Diversity and inclusion

Future organizational structure

Sister service affiliation

The reserve component plan

Education/training/PME

Brig. Gen. Stephen G. Purdy Jr. is dual-hatted as Director, Requirements, Architectures and Analysis and Director, Plans, Programs and Financial Management, Headquarters United States Space Force, Peterson Air Force, Base, Colorado. He is responsible for developing strategy, doctrine and policy for the command’s space operations, defining the future of space systems through requirements definition, mission-area architectures, analysis, science and technology development and insertion in support of the joint warfighter, Department of Defense, civil and national users. He is also responsible for planning, programming, budget execution and auditing of an $87 billion budget that provides agile, integrated and resilient space and cyberspace capabilities for the joint force and the nation while also leading the Space Force’s Special Access Program and security activities.

Mr. Gordon Kordyak is the Chief of the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Directorate at SMC.

The Space Training and Readiness Delta Provisional (STAR Delta) is a provisional delta of the United States Space Force and headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base. Space Training and Readiness Delta Provisional is be responsible for the training and education of space professionals, as well as the development of space warfighting doctrine and will serve as the precursor to the Space Training and Readiness Command.  Announced as part of the U.S. Space Force's structure on 30 June 2020, STARCOM will activate in 2021. In the interim period, the Space Training and Readiness Delta was activated on 24 July 2020 to provide oversight of Space Force education, training, and operational test and evaluation units. STARCOM will be led by a major general, while the STAR Delta is led by a colonel.

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Josh Carlson who recently self-published Spacepower Ascendant: Space Development Theory and a New Space Strategy.

A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sectors. To gain a better understanding of what the US Space Force is all about and why it is a critical component to our National Security, please go to www.ussfa.org and sign up for updates on all topics related to our newest military service.

Listen in to Part 2 of a two part interview as we gain the insights from a student of Space Power Strategy and the recommendations he has for the United States as we continue to evolve our space superiority capabilities.

PODCAST Disclaimer:

The views and opinions expressed or implied in this podcast should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Space Force, or other agencies or departments of the US government.

The United States Space Force recently finalized their Space doctrine under the leadership of Gen Raymond, CSO, and Maj Gen Bill Liquori. Listen in to this event as we gain the insights of how the doctrine was developed and how it will help inform the United States' Space Superiority Mission

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Josh Carlson who recently self-published Spacepower Ascendant: Space Development Theory and a New Space Strategy.

A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sectors. To gain a better understanding of what the US Space Force is all about and why it is a critical component to our National Security, please go to www.ussfa.org and sign up for updates on all topics related to our newest military service.

Listen in to Part 1 of a two part interview as we gain the insights from a student of Space Power Strategy and the recommendations he has for the United States as we continue to evolve our space superiority capabilities.

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Mtichell Overton and Justin Lotsbom of Quantum Aerospace LLC. They will both be retiring from the Air Force this year after a combined 40 years of experience in the intelligence community. Most of that time has been dedicated to promoting the space intelligence mission.

A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sectors. To gain a better understanding of what the US Space Force is all about and why it is a critical component to our National Security, please go to www.ussfa.org and sign up for updates on all topics related to our newest military service.

PODCAST Disclaimer:

The views and opinions expressed or implied in this podcast should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Space Force, or other agencies or departments of the US government.

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Col Mike “Sax” Mathes, USAF retired, who recently ran the 414th combat training squadron at Nellis AFB, NV. The 414this responsible for planning and executing RED FLAG exercises designed to allow aircrews the opportunity to fight through their first 10 combat sorties. The intent was to allow tactical experts the opportunity to meet the most difficult threat before engaging on a live battlespace in support of a combatant commanders objectives. We discuss everything from warfighting culture to a prescription to the Space Force on advanced training opportunities.

A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sectors. To gain a better understanding of what the US Space Force is all about and why it is a critical component to our National Security, please go to www.ussfa.org and sign up for updates on all topics related to our newest military service.

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Lt Col Robert “Mutha” Folker, the 7th Intelligence squadron squadron commander. The 7th intelligence squadron falls under 16th Air Force and the 70th ISRW. In this interview we hear the insights from a career intelligence officer on how the USSF could organize its intelligence professionals. He highlights a prescription to ensure intelligence is at the forefront of the service.

A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sectors. To gain a better understanding of what the US Space Force is all about and why it is a critical component to our National Security, please go to www.ussfa.org and sign up for updates on all topics related to our newest military service.

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Lt Gen Dave Buck, USAF retired, who has had a distinguished career as a space operator, warfighter and leader. We delve into concepts ranging from the need for space intelligence to development of a warfighting culture through advanced training and wargames and logistics.   We conclude with recommendations on what can be done to help the USSF move forward.

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Lt Col Brandon “Coach” Davenport, the second space warning squadron commander on his Schriever Essay Award winning paper “On Implementing a Space war-fighting construct…A treatise on applied frameworks from other domains”. In his paper he discusses the four tenants that are going to be necessary for future space warfighters, they are authority, responsibility, decision making and leadership. He mentions space warfighters need to have the situational awareness in order to make decisions. He also draws the comparison between the United States Space Force and the Navy by discussing the importance of both the blue and brown water Navy. He also discusses the need for a live, virtual, constructive environment to help train the force. For the complete paper go to airuniversity.af.edu and search for the title of this paper.

A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sectors. To gain a better understanding of what the US Space Force is all about and why it is a critical component to our National Security, please go to www.ussfa.org and sign up for updates on all topics related to our newest military service.

ON this edition of “A Space Pro”,  Dr. Michael "Ludes" Martindale and I interview Cadets Willams and Van Hegewald who started the Institute for Applied Space Policy and Strategy.  

ON this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview retired Air Force Colonel Brian “Yosh” Yoshimoto who has over 25 years experience working in the space domain. As an industry leader steeped in the mission, Yosh has a unique perspective on the importance of this new service.