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Seventh Air Force

U.S. and Republic of Korea service members standing and singing — USSF turns 5, SPACEFOR-KOR celebrates 2 years

U.S. and Republic of Korea service members sing the Space Force song during a ceremony to celebrate the U.S. Space Force's 5th birthday and the 2nd birthday of Space Forces - Korea at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 13, 2024. The event marked an important milestone in the history of space operations and was an opportunity for personnel to come together and reflect on their achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)

U.S. Space Force Guardians seated in uniform — USSF turns 5, SPACEFOR-KOR celebrates 2 years

Guardians from Space Forces - Korea attend a ceremony to celebrate the U.S. Space Force's 5th birthday and the 2nd birthday of their own unit at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 13, 2024. The event marked an important milestone in the history of space operations and was an opportunity for personnel to come together and reflect on their achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)

A Marine stands at a podium in front of an audience of U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force members. — USSF turns 5, SPACEFOR-KOR celebrates 2 years

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William E. Souza, U.S. Marine Forces, Korea commander, joins Space Forces-Korea to mark a major milestone in the command's history and highlight the importance of inter-service cooperation at the U.S. Space Forces – Korea birthday ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 13, 2024. SPACEFOR-KOR provides space planning and employment expertise, as well as space command and control to the U.S. Forces Korea commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)

USSF turns 5, SPACEFOR-KOR celebrates 2 years

U.S. and Republic of Korea service members sing the Space Force song during a ceremony to celebrate the U.S. Space Force's 5th birthday and the 2nd birthday of Space Forces - Korea at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 13, 2024. The event marked an important milestone in the history of space operations and was an opportunity for personnel to come together and reflect on their achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)

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USSF turns 5, SPACEFOR-KOR celebrates 2 years

Guardians from Space Forces - Korea attend a ceremony to celebrate the U.S. Space Force's 5th birthday and the 2nd birthday of their own unit at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 13, 2024. The event marked an important milestone in the history of space operations and was an opportunity for personnel to come together and reflect on their achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)

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USSF turns 5, SPACEFOR-KOR celebrates 2 years

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William E. Souza, U.S. Marine Forces, Korea commander, joins Space Forces-Korea to mark a major milestone in the command's history and highlight the importance of inter-service cooperation at the U.S. Space Forces – Korea birthday ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 13, 2024. SPACEFOR-KOR provides space planning and employment expertise, as well as space command and control to the U.S. Forces Korea commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)

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USSF turns 5, SPACEFOR-KOR celebrates 2 years

U.S. Space Forces – Korea commander Col. John Patrick reflects on SPACEFOR-KOR's growth and success, and outlines the command's vision for the years to come during the USSF’s birthday ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 13, 2024. In the past five years, USSF has stood up Field Commands, as Space Forces Korea was established two years ago and Space Forces Japan activated Dec. 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)

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USSF turns 5, SPACEFOR-KOR celebrates 2 years

Published Dec. 17, 2024
By Master Sgt. Rachelle Coleman
U.S. Space Forces Korea

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. and Republic of Korea service members sing the Space Force song during a ceremony to celebrate the U.S. Space Force's 5th birthday and the 2nd birthday of Space Forces - Korea at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 13, 2024. The event marked an important milestone in the history of space operations and was an opportunity for personnel to come together and reflect on their achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)