P-S GAR celebrates first base renaming

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, left, Space Operations Command commander, U.S. Air Force Maj. Brandon Hammond, Detachment 3, 21st Space Operations Squadron commander, and U.S. Space Force Col. James Smith, Peterson-Schriever Garrison commander, unveil the new sign after the installation’s renaming ceremony, June 16, 2021, at Ka’ena Point Space Force Station, Hawaii. Ka’ena Point was renamed to reflect its role in the Space Force, supporting more than 185 satellites performing mission operations around the globe and is the first of several garrison installations planning to do the same. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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P-S GAR celebrates first base renaming

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, left, Space Operations Command commander, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. John Bentivegna, Space Operations Command senior enlisted leader, salute during the playing of the national anthem, June 16, 2021 at Ka’ena Point Space Force Station, Hawaii. Ka’ena Point Space Force Station became the new home to Detachment 3, 21st Space Operations Squadron, which has been operational for more than 60 years. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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P-S GAR celebrates first base renaming

Senior leaders from Space Operations Command and Space Delta 6 - Cyberspace Operations, cut the ribbon at the base renaming ceremony, June 16, 2021, at Ka’ena Point Space Force Station, Hawaii. Ka’ena Point Space Force Station became the new name for the home of Detachment 3, 21st Space Operations Squadron, which has been operational for more than 60 years. Part of DEL 6, Det. 3 is part of a crucial network of sites operating 24 hours per day, supporting more than 185 satellites performing mission operations around the world. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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P-S GAR celebrates first base renaming

Published June 16, 2021
By Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.
15th Wing

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, left, Space Operations Command commander, U.S. Air Force Maj. Brandon Hammond, Detachment 3, 21st Space Operations Squadron commander, and U.S. Space Force Col. James Smith, Peterson-Schriever Garrison commander, unveil the new sign after the installation’s renaming ceremony, June 16, 2021, at Ka’ena Point Space Force Station, Hawaii. Ka’ena Point was renamed to reflect its role in the Space Force, supporting more than 185 satellites performing mission operations around the globe and is the first of several garrison installations planning to do the same. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)