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F-22 Pilot Swaps in for Guardian at International Space Station

March 17, 2025 | By Unshin Lee Harpley
An F-22 pilot with more than 200 combat hours in the Middle East is trading places on the International Space Station with the first Space Force Guardian to ever launch into orbit. Air Force Maj. Nichole Ayers safely arrived at the ISS early March 16, ...

First Guardian Launches into Space Aboard NASA Mission

Sept. 30, 2024 | By Unshin Lee Harpley
For the first time in the Space Force’s young history, an Active-Duty Guardian launched into orbit this weekend, where he will take on a NASA mission at the International Space Station.

Why The First Guardian to Launch into Space Is Taking Sheet Music with Him

March 29, 2024 | By David Roza
When Col. Nick Hague becomes the first Guardian to launch into space later this year, he will be taking a special set of sheet music along with him. 
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