Mallory Avila, an acquisition specialist with Space Systems Command, participated in a field exercise to set up a satellite ground station as part of the Space Force’s “Azimuth” aerospace missions training program for early career personnel, Colorado Springs, Colo., July 17, 2024. Avila graduated June 21, 2024, as one of the first two civilian Guardians to participate in Azimuth. (U.S. Space Force photo)