The 21st Space Wing is a unit of the Air Force Space Command based at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The unit is tasked with the operation of early missile warning and space object detection equipment around the world in support of NORAD and USSTRATCOM through a network of command and control units and ground based sensors operated by geographically separated units around the world.

 

Motto:

FORTITUDO ET PREPARATIO

"Strength and Preparedness"

 

Our Mission: "Provide and employ global capabilities to ensure space superiority to defend our nation and allies"

 

Our Vision: "The Space Superiority Wing of the 21st Century - Driving Excellence Today and Tomorrow"

 

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