Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas -- Fourteen U.S. Space Force students graduated from the first official Space Intelligence Fundamentals course at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 22.
The first of its kind, the SIF program directive created a “bridge course” implemented for guardians as a component of the Space Training and Readiness Command's vision of progression to enter Phase 1 of STARCOM's transformative roadmap of guardian training.
"You guys established a beachhead; now it's everyone after you that is going to refine the course and make it stronger"Capt. Bobby Freeman, 533rd Training Squadron Detachment 1 commander
Guardians who completed the course graduated with an understanding of the technically challenging operations of the space domain, unique aspects of the United States intelligence community, and how to use their training to combat adversaries. Additionally, these students learned the importance of teamwork, initiative, and leadership. They have now taken their first steps into the dynamic environment of space and will continue to grow alongside the domain.
U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Michelle Saffold, 71st Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Squadron commander, joined the graduates to congratulate them on the achievements they've made in their careers thus far and the significance they will make going forward.
Space Intelligence Fundamentals Graduates
Spc. 1 Angelina Bertrand Master Sgt. Cathay Nikolauk
2nd Lt. Dorian Corbin Spc. 3 Conner Maguire
Spc. 2 Andres Nunez 2nd Lt. Skye Kreiger
Spc. 1 Landon Seibert Spc. 3 Trenton Irving
Spc. 1 Zathian Soto Spc. 2 Meagan Gehling
Spc. 2 Demicheal Sterling Spc. 1 Hayden Doglione
Spc. 3 Daniel Trevino 1st Lt. Tyler Davis