U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacob C. Simmons, U.S. Space Command senior enlisted leader, introduces himself on the first day of Space Conference of the Americas, Jan. 30, 2024. The conference, hosted at U.S. Southern Command and co-hosted by U.S. Northern Command and Spacecom, focused on advancing space cooperation in the Western Hemisphere nations. Space threats, partnerships and information sharing were the main topics for discussion by 12 participating nations.