Third Annual Theater Space Forum boosts collaboration

From left, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Tina R. Timmerman, U.S. Space Forces - Space Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, S4S commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, Col. Christopher Putman, U.S. Space Forces - Central commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jefferey Grela, SPACECENT CSEL, stand together within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 2, 2025. The S4S and SPACECENT leadership attended the SPACECENT Theatre Forum which included presentations and discussions focused on current space capability, threat briefs, theater command and control processes and the coalition approach to theater space integration. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, left, speaks with 1st Lt. Ethan Vukelich, 162nd Electronic Warfare Combat Detachment member, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 2, 2025. The 162 EWCD protects critical satellite communication links from electromagnetic interference threats within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Third Annual Theater Space Forum boosts collaboration

U.S. Space Forces - Space leadership stands together with deployed members of Space Delta 4's Joint Tactical Ground Station within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 2, 2025. JTAGS are forward-deployed space ground systems that receive, process, and disseminate direct downlinked infrared data from overhead sensors and provide real-time warning, alerting and cueing information on ballistic missile launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Third Annual Theater Space Forum boosts collaboration

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Tina R. Timmerman, S4S Command Senior Enlisted Leader, middle-left, speak with deployed members of the 42nd Electronic Warfare Combat Detachment within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 2, 2025. The 42 EWCD deter threats to space assets by way of defensive cyber operations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Third Annual Theater Space Forum boosts collaboration

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, right, and other S4S leadership stand together with the deployed night-shift members of the 42nd Electronic Warfare Combat Detachment within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 2, 2025. The 42 EWCD deter threats to space assets by way of defensive cyber operations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Third Annual Theater Space Forum boosts collaboration

Published Feb. 13, 2025
U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY --

U.S. Space Forces - Central recently hosted the third annual U.S. Central Command Theater Space Forum, February 4-6, bringing together a record number of over 150 space experts from all branches of the U.S. Department of Defense, multiple combatant commands, and partner nations.

Building on the success of previous years, the forum provided a platform for SPACECENT to share its expertise and lessons learned from current operations in the region.

The forum built on the knowledge from the past three iterations and focused on enhancing intel and cyber operations, theater engagement strategy, cross-component integration, and strengthening collaboration between the U.S. and partner nations. Working groups were formed to leverage the collective expertise of participants and forge new relationships, driving innovation and speed in operations.

U.S. Space Force Col. Christopher S. Putman, SPACECENT Commander, noted the forum demonstrated the importance of integrating space activities into joint operations and the value of collaboration with international partners.

"As we continue to operate in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment, it's crucial that we work together to improve our space-based capabilities through collaborative processes," Putman said.

The success of the third annual Theater Space Forum underscores the growing importance of space operations in maintaining regional stability and the commitment of the U.S. and its partner nations to enhancing space capabilities through collaboration and innovation.