U.S. Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander and Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender commander, greets German Ministry of Defence Director-General for Military Strategy and Operations Lt. Gen. Gunter Schneider during a formal accessions ceremony in Berlin, Germany, Oct. 14, 2024. The multinational named operation represents a growing commitment among the closest allies in space to jointly strengthen defenses and deter aggression, ensuring space remains a domain that benefits all of humanity. (Courtesy photo)