U.S. Space Force Col. Peter Flores, Space Delta 12 – Test and Evaluation commander, left, passes the guidon to U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Ross Conrad, DEL 12, 1st Test and Evaluation Squadron commander, during the assumption of command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 27, 2021. The 1st TES is responsible for independent testing of USSF command and control mission area capabilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlin Castillo)