U.S. Space Forces Southern Commander Col. Brandon Alford provides remarks during an activation ceremony for Space Forces Southern at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 21, 2026. Headquartered at Davis-Monthan, SPACEFOR–SOUTH will work closely with U.S. Space Command, U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Northern Command, the Air National Guard’s State Partnership Program and international partners to enhance interoperability and strengthen space domain awareness throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)