Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations, speaks during the United States Space Forces, Indo-Pacific, activation ceremony hosted by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony Rivera/USN
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2023 USAF & USSF Almanac: Leaders
June 22, 2023
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