Brig. Gen. Matthew S. Cantore, deputy commander of Space Training and Readiness Command, speaks during a Department of the Air Force leadership panel at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 2, 2025. Cantore discussed the precision and readiness required in space operations and emphasized STARCOM’s role in preparing Guardians for missions that allow no margin for error. (U.S. Space Force photo by Brandon Kalloo Sanes)