Space Delta 3

Space Delta 3 (DEL 3) is a delta of the United States Space Force, responsible for preparing forces for executing combat-ready Space Electronic Warfare (SEW) operations through sustainable operations to dominate the space domain. Activated on 24 July 2020, the delta is headquartered Peterson Air Force Base. Its current commander is Colonel John G. Thien.[1][2][3][4]

Space Delta 3
Emblem of Space Delta 3
Founded24 July 2020 (2020-07-24)
Country United States
Branch United States Space Force
TypeDelta
RoleSpace electronic warfare
Part of Space Operations Command
HeadquartersPeterson Air Force Base, Colorado, U.S.
Websitewww.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Units/Space-Delta-3/
Commanders
CommanderCol John G. Thien
SuperintendentCMSgt Kevin L. Laliberte

Space Delta 3 replaced the 721st Operations Group upon establishment.[5]

Structure
Name[6] Function Headquarters
Squadrons
721st Operations Support SquadronOperational training and certification, tactics development, engineering support, and crew force managementPeterson Air Force Base, Colorado
4th Space Control SquadronSpace electronic warfarePeterson Air Force Base, Colorado
5th Space Control SquadronSpace electronic warfarePeterson Air Force Base, Colorado
16th Space Control SquadronSpace electronic warfarePeterson Air Force Base, Colorado

Commander
No. Commander[1] Term
Portrait Name Took office Left office Duration
1
Thien, John G.Colonel
John G. Thien		24 July 2020Incumbent194 days

References
  1. "Space Delta 3 Fact Sheet" (PDF). Peterson Air Force Base. July 24, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. "Space Force reorganizes former Air Force space wings into "Deltas" and "Garrisons"". SpaceNews. July 24, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  3. "Space Delta 3". www.peterson.af.mil. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  4. "Space Force Announces Significant Reorganization". Air Force Magazine. July 24, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  5. https://www.peterson.af.mil/Units/SPACE-DELTA-3/
  6. https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Units/SPACE-DELTA-3/

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