U.S. Space Force Col. Ramsey Horn, left, Space Delta 9 – Orbital Warfare commander, and Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr, Space Operations Command commander, stand at attention during the singing of the Space Force song, concluding the DEL 9 change of command ceremony at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, July 2, 2024. DEL 9 is charged with preparing, presenting, and projecting assigned and attached forces for the purpose of conducting protect and defend operations, while also providing national decision authorities with response options to deter and, when necessary, defeat orbital threats. (U.S. Space Force photo by Dalton Prejeant)