Space Delta 9

U.S. Space Force orbital warfare unit From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Space Delta 9 (DEL 9) is a United States Space Force unit responsible for conducting orbital warfare. Its mission involves preparing, presenting, and projecting assigned and attached forces for the purpose of conducting protect and defend operations and providing national decision authorities with response options to deter and, when necessary, defeat orbital threats. Activated on 24 July 2020, the delta is headquartered at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado.[3][4][5][6]

Founded24 July 2020; 5 years ago (2020-07-24)
Country United States
TypeDelta
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Space Delta 9
Delta
Founded24 July 2020; 5 years ago (2020-07-24)
Country United States
Branch United States Space Force
TypeDelta
RoleOrbital warfare
Part of Space Operations Command
HeadquartersSchriever Space Force Base, Colorado, U.S.
NicknameStormbringers[1]
WebsiteOfficial website
Commanders
CommanderCol Ramsey M. Horn
Senior Enlisted LeaderCMSgt Dan M. Dempsey[2]
Insignia
Guidon
Orbital Warfare Identification Device
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It replaced the interim 750th Operations Group, 50th Space Wing, which was activated a month before its redesignation.[5][7]

Structure

List of commanders

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No. Commander Term Ref
Portrait Name Took office Left office Duration
1
Casey Beard
Beard, Casey M.Colonel
Casey Beard
24 July 202021 June 20221 year, 332 days[12][13]
2
Mark C. Bigley
Bigley, Mark C.Colonel
Mark C. Bigley
21 June 20222 July 20242 years, 11 days[14][15]
3
Ramsey M. Horn
Horn, Ramsey M.Colonel
Ramsey M. Horn
2 July 2024Incumbent1 year, 252 days[16][17]
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