FEBRUARY 12, 2026 – Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman delivered opening remarks for the U.S. Space Force Delta 13 Commandant’s Lecture Series at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C., Feb. 4.
Space Delta 13, Detachment 3, manages the Space Force Joint Professional Military Education Program, which prepares Guardians to lead within the space warfighting domain.
The series is composed of the three most recent Air Force and Space Force service chiefs who mentor students attending both intermediate and senior level professional military education.
Saltzman spoke about his experiences as CSO as well as the history of the service branch.
Col. Alison Gonzalez, commander of Space Delta 13, and Col. Kirk Johnson, commandant of Space Delta 13, Detachment 3, were also present for the lecture, lending support for the series that will continue throughout the month.
The general touched on topics such as the importance of controlling the space warfighting domain, readiness and response, innovation, cyber and space battle capabilities and predictions, along with views and ideas for students to consider.
Students had the opportunity to ask questions and receive insight about the chief of space operations’ tasks, responsibilities and goals. Saltzman ended his lecture by congratulating the students and thanking them for their dedicated service.
“It takes dedicated training, education, and experience centered on warfare in the domain in order to be able to build organizations that can control it,” Saltzman said.
Following the general’s visit, the students gained a broader understanding of the future of the space domain and the direct impact that they have on the Space Force mission.
By Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo
316th Wing Public Affairs