Space Base Delta 2 (SBD 2) is a unit in the United States Space Force. It is assigned to Space Operations Command and headquartered at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, United States.
| Space Base Delta 2 | |
|---|---|
 Delta emblem | |
| Active | 1985-1992, 2020-present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Space Force |
| Type | Delta |
| Part of |  Space Operations Command |
| Headquarters | Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, U.S. |
| Motto(s) | "First in Space Operations" |
| Decorations |  Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Website | www |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Col Heidi L. Dexter |
| Vice Commander | Col David M. Knight[1] |
| Senior Enlisted Leader | CMSgt Marlene Locks[2] |
SBD 2 is responsible for providing installation support functions for the resident air operations, space-based missile warning capabilities, space surveillance operations, and space communications missions at Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado, Cape Cod Space Force Station in Massachusetts, Cavalier Space Force Station in North Dakota, and Clear Space Force Station in Alaska. It also provides Airmen and Guardians that deploy and are deployed in-place, to accomplish warfighting missions globally.[3][4]
The delta hosts six major base partners: Space Delta 4 (Missile Warning Delta), 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard (COANG); the Denver Navy Reserve Center, the Aerospace Data Facility-Colorado, the Army Aviation Support Facility, and the Air Reserve Personnel Center.
The garrison and delta traces its heritage to the 2d Space Wing. Constituted on 5 December 1984 and activated on 8 July 1985, the 2d Space Wing was the host wing at Falcon Air Force Station (later Falcon Air Force Base, then Schriever Air Force Base, now Schriever Space Force Base). It took operational control of the Air Force Satellite Control Network in October 1987. It was inactivated on 30 January 1992 when the 50th Space Wing replaced it.[5]
The 2d Space Wing was redesignated as Buckley Garrison on 23 July 2020. and activated on 24 July 2020 (from elements, personnel, and resources of the 460th Space Wing).[6] On May 23, 2022 Buckley Garrison was redesignated Space Base Delta 2.[4]
Its current commander is Colonel Heidi L. Dexter.
Assignments
edit- Air Force Space Command (5 December 1984 – 30 January 1992)
- HQ United States Space Force (24 July 2020 – 21 October 2020)
- HQ Space Operations Command (21 October 2020 – present)
Components
editWing Units, 1985-1992
edit- 1st Manned Spaceflight Control Squadron (1 Dec 1985 – 30 Jun 1989)
- 1st Satellite Control Squadron (5 Oct 1987 – 30 Jan 1992)
- 2d Satellite Control Squadron (1 Oct 1985 – 30 Jan 1992)
- 3d Satellite Control Squadron (2 Feb 1990 – 30 Jan 1992)
- 2d Satellite Tracking Group (1 Oct 1987 – 30 Jan 1992)
- 1000th Satellite Operations Group (1 Apr 1986 – 30 Jan 1992)
- 1002d Space Support Group (1 Oct 1985 – 30 Jan 1992)
- 2d Special Security Squadron (15 Aug 1985 – 15 Oct 1986)
- 1002d Civil Engineering Squadron (1 Oct 1989 − 30 Jan 1992)
- 1002d Security Police Squadron (formerly 1002d Special Security Squadron) (15 Oct 1986 – 14 Nov 1986)
- 1002d Space Systems Squadron (formerly 1002d Space Systems Support Squadron) (1 Oct 1985 – 30 Jan 1992)
- 1022d Combat Crew Training Squadron (1 Jun 1990 – 30 Jan 1992)
- 1879th Communications Group (1 Oct 1990 – 30 Jan 1992)
Delta Units, 2020-present
editThe delta is composed of the following units[6]:
- 460th Comptroller Squadron (460 CPTS)
- 460th Medical Group (460 MDG)
- 460th Healthcare Operations Squadron (460 HCOS)
- 460th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron (460 OMRS)
- 460th Civil Engineer Squadron (460 CES)
- 460th Contracting Squadron (460 CONS)
- 460th Force Support Squadron (460 FSS)
- 460th Logistics Readiness Squadron (460 LRS)
- 460th Security Forces Squadron (460 SFS)
- Information Technology Flight (SBD 2/ITF)
Stations
edit- Falcon Air Force Station (later Base, now Schriever Air Force Base), Colorado (5 December 1984 – 30 January 1992)
- Buckley Space Force Base (formerly Buckley Air Force Base), Colorado (24 July 2020 – present)
Decorations
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Emblem
editSpace Base Delta 2's current emblem was approved on 2 March 2022. It incorporates design elements from its former Air Force emblem, e.g. the delta with contrail, the globe, the constellation of stars.
Description
editOn a black vertically elongated hexagon, a white and gray delta in flight generating a pair of antique white rays from underneath surmounted by blue terrestrial globe, landmass in white, emerging from the bottom right corner and encircled by a pair of silver orbital rings; to the left and right of the delta the constellations of Aquila and Ursa Minor and above all a polestar, all white; all within a narrow gray border.
Significance
editThe black background of the hexagon symbolizes defense of the space domain. The Aquila and Ursa Minor constellations in the forms of a falcon and bear symbolize the organization’s unwavering dedication to protect our nation and our forces around the globe. The surveillance rings encircling the globe represent Space Base Delta 2’s support of missile warning around the planet. The Delta orienting towards the North Star and lifted by surveillance rays symbolizes the organization’s commitment to the USSF and also pays tribute to the 2d Space Wing. The platinum border represents Space Base Delta 2’s ties to the mission of Space Operations Command (SpOC).
Motto
edit"First in Space Operations" approved on 8 June 1989.
Former Emblem
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Blazon
editAzure, within a pattern of seven mullets Argent, a globe Celeste gridlined of the first, encompassed by an orbital ring bendwise sinister Argent bearing two polestars Or, overall a flight symbol bendwise Argent emitting a contrail Or, all within a diminished border of the last.
Significance
editBlue and yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of operations for the Air Force. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of all Airmen. The globe represents the earth as viewed from space and signifies the worldwide coverage provided by Air Force satellites in accomplishing surveillance and communications missions. The ellipse symbolizes the Air Force Satellite Control Network and the two stars depict satellites. The delta and its contrail denote the Air Force launch vehicles that place the satellites in orbit. The seven stars represent that vastness of space and the environment of our operations.
Motto
edit"First in Space Operations" approved on 8 June 1989.
Commanders
edit| No. | Commander | Term | Ref. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Duration | ||
| 1 | Colonel Richard L. Griffin (1934–2020) | 8 July 1985 | 8 July 1986 | 1 year, 0 days | ||
| 2 | Colonel Lester J. Weber (born 1942) | 8 July 1986 | 12 December 1988 | 2 years, 157 days | [9] | |
| 3 | Colonel Jimmey R. Morrell (1946–2006) | 12 December 1988 | 27 August 1990 | 1 year, 258 days | [10] | |
| 4 | Colonel Roger G. DeKok (1947–2003) | 27 August 1990 | 30 January 1992 | 1 year, 156 days | [11] | |
| 5 | Colonel Devin R. Pepper | 24 July 2020 | 14 January 2021 | 174 days | [12] | |
| – | Colonel Brian C. Chellgren Acting | 14 January 2021 | 4 June 2021 | 141 days | [13] | |
| 6 | Colonel Marcus D. Jackson | 4 June 2021 | 15 June 2023 | 2 years, 11 days | [14] | |
| 7 | Colonel Heidi L. Dexter | 15 June 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 160 days | [15] | |
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References
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- ^ "David M. Knight".
- ^ "Chief Master Sergeant MARLENE LOCKS". Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ "Buckley Air Force Base Units". Buckley Air Force Base. Archived from the original on July 24, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b "Buckley Garrison renamed Space Base Delta 2, 460th MSG inactivated". May 23, 2022. Archived from the original on May 27, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ USAF FOIA Request: "2d Space Wing Lineage and Honors History" Archived 17 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "Buckley Garrison Factsheet". Buckley Air Force Base. Archived from the original on July 24, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ AFSPC Special Order GA-100, 6 Feb 1990.
- ^ AFSPC Special Order GA-016, 14 Nov 1991.
- ^ "Brigadier General J. Weber". www.af.mil. Retrieved July 12, 2023. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Major General Jimmey R. Morrell". www.af.mil. Retrieved July 12, 2023. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Lieutenant General Roger G. Dekok". United States Air Force. Archived from the original on December 27, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2023. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Col. Devin R. Pepper". www.spoc.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on April 10, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Col. Brian C. Chellgren". www.spoc.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on June 27, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "COLONEL MARCUS JACKSON". www.buckley.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on June 4, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2021. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "COLONEL HEIDI DEXTER". www.buckley.spaceforce.mil. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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