U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner, U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency director and Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network commander, along with U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. Krause, DISA senior enlisted advisor, made an impactful visit to the Los Angeles Air Force Base on June 2, 2023.

During the visit, Skinner and Krause explored the capabilities of the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command and assessed how DISA can continue to support U.S. space mission objectives. The director and senior enlisted advisor toured cutting-edge facilities as they met with cybersecurity IT specialists and data scientists focused on countering threats in the contested space domain. The DISA leaders were fully immersed in the Space Systems Command’s futuristic approaches as they tried on smart glasses used to enhance virtual collaboration, participated in space exercises and analyzed space threats in real time.

SPACEWERX, the innovation hub driving advancements in the space domain, captured the attention of the DISA leaders due to the team’s results-driven approaches with industry. The programs the SPACEWERX team develops drive industry innovation and encourage the fast track of groundbreaking U.S. space technologies.

In addition to forging strong industry partnerships, DISA leaders also value the critical role data plays in achieving mission success across all warfighting domains, and so their exchange with SpaceDEN, the data environment network equipped with advanced analytics capabilities and robust infrastructure, sparked data insights and analytics information sharing and best practices between the two teams.

Last, the director and senior enlisted advisor toured Kobayashi Maru, a realistic simulation environment that tests space professionals’ skills and evaluates mission scenarios. They were guided through a real-world space emergency scenario and helped stop U.S. adversaries. 

At the end of every tour, the DISA director had one question for the Space Systems Command professionals in the room. 

“How can we help you?” 

This question led to meaningful dialogue, information sharing and ultimately, solutions. 

As the Defense Information Systems Agency continues its journey of empowering the military services and supporting the ever-evolving space domain, it remains dedicated to forging stronger partnerships, leveraging data and cutting-edge technologies to overcome challenges and propel the nation's space capabilities to new heights. 

"We support the U.S. Space Force and all military services," emphasized Skinner. "We are committed to leveraging DISA's expertise and resources to enhance the capabilities of the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command."