Forging the world’s most combat-credible Space Force. When Gen. James E. Smith took command of STARCOM, the mission came into focus: this command is about far more than training. STARCOM develops doctrine, conducts testing, runs aggressor missions, and prepares Guardians across five specialized Deltas to fight and win in space. This is where readiness is built — deliberately, relentlessly, and with combat credibility at the center. SFA members can watch the full discussion—access it anytime at u