Joint Functional Component Command for Space

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The Joint Functional Component Command for Space (JFCC-SPACE) is a component of US Strategic Command. The Command was established on July 19, 2006, and activated on September 12, 2006[1], under the command of Major General William L. Shelton. The JFCC-SPACE is headquartered at Vandenberg AFB, California, and was formed from the split of JFCC-SGS into two separate commands.

CDR JFCC SPACE is also the Commander of the 14th Air Force (AF Space Command). While the Implementation Directive was signed 19 July, the JFCC SPACE activation ceremony was held 12 Sep 06 at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Gen James E. Cartwright (CDRUSSTRATCOM) presided over the ceremony where he presented the JFCC SPACE colors to Maj Gen William L. Shelton[2].

[edit] Mission

According to Maj Gen Shelton, "Our prime mission directive in JFCC SPACE is to ensure our freedom of action in space, while preventing adversary use of space against us." [1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Airman 1st Class Erica Stewart. JFCC SPACE activates at Vandenberg. Vandenberg AFB public website. Retrieved on December 9, 2006.
  2. ^ Biography of William L. Shelton. Air Force Link. Retrieved on December 9, 2006.
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