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U.S. Space Force Gen. David D. Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations (left), presents the guidon to Dr. Kelly Hammett (right), Space Rapid Capabilities Office director and program executive officer, during an assumption of leadership ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12, 2022. The Space RCO's primary mission is to develop and deliver critical space capabilities for the U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Kanar)

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U.S. Space Force Gen. David T. Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations, engages with Col. Jason Vattioni, 377th Air Base Wing commander, during the arrival at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12, 2022. Thompson is responsible for assisting the Chief of Space Operations in organizing, training and equipping space forces in the United States and overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera)

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Maj. Scott Drerup (left), Space Rapid Capabilities Office program manager, Dr. Kelly Hammett (middle), Space Rapid Capabilities Office director and program and executive officer, and Col. Jason Vattioni (right), 377th Air Base Wing and installation commander, render salutes during the arrival of U.S. Space Force Gen. David T. Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations, at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera)

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Dr. Kelly Hammett, Space Rapid Capabilities Office director and program executive officer, speaks during an Assumption of Leadership ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12, 2022. Space RCO is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, HR, security, program management and technical engineering support that are critical in enabling the rapid response required for unique missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Allen Winston)

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An assumption of leadership was held for the Space Rapid Capabilities Office at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12, 2022. Space RCO was created in response to the National Defense Strategy calling for improvements to defense acquisition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Allen Winston)

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Space Rapid Capabilities Office performs Assumption of Leadership

Published Aug. 15, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Spencer Kanar
377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- U.S. Space Force Gen. David D. Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations (left), presents the guidon to Dr. Kelly Hammett (right), Space Rapid Capabilities Office director and program executive officer, during an assumption of leadership ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12, 2022. The Space RCO's primary mission is to develop and deliver critical space capabilities for the U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Kanar)

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