Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David D. Thompson signs a memorandum of understanding, making North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University the newest member of the Space Force University Partnership Program during a virtual ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. Dec. 1, 2021. The MOU firmly established NC A&T as an initial member of the Space Force’s University Partnership Program that will help to recruit and educate a diverse, high-caliber workforce, offer opportunities to advance research in specific areas of interest, and develop a 21st century, technology-savvy military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Andrew Davis)