USSPACECOM Commander Declares Full Operational Capability

Excerpt:  “Army Gen. James Dickinson, U.S. Space Command commander, declared the nation’s 11th and newest combatant command achieved full operational capability during a headquarters town hall Dec. 15, 2023. ‘Since its establishment in 2019, USSPACECOM has been singularly focused on delivering exquisite capability to the joint force to deter conflict, defend our vital interests, and, if necessary, defeat aggression,’ Dickinson said. ‘Thanks to the disciplined initiative of our people and the support of our joint, combined and partnered team, I can confidently say we have reached full operational capability.’ Dickinson made the announcement following an in-depth evaluation of the command’s capabilities, to include the ability to execute its mission on ‘our worst day, when we are needed the most,’ he said.”