Chief of Space Operations, Gen. Chance Saltzman, passes the Space Training and Readiness Command guidon to Maj. Gen. James E. Smith during a change of command ceremony at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., July 18, 2025. The ceremonial handoff symbolizes the transfer of command and responsibility. As commander of STARCOM, one of three Space Force field commands, Smith leads more than 8,600 personnel charged with building the intellectual and operational foundation of the Space Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Gwen Kurzen)