EAGLE Photos - January 2008 - For complete story see Jan 2008
 The architects of Explorer I celebrate during a 2 a.m. press conference on Feb. 1, 1958, following the successful launch of the satellite. From left to right are Dr. William H. Pickering of the Jet Propulsion Lab, Dr. James Van Allen of the State University of Iowa, and Dr. Wernher von Braun. |
 Members of Charlie Company, 53rd Signal Battalion wear scarves they received from a group of volunteers headed by Spc. Nathaniel Housley’s mother, Judy. The banner they hold states, “Great big hugs for the Army’s 1st Space Brigade from very thankful citizens;” it has more than 25 notes and signatures. |
 Duane Anderson (left) and Sgt. Joseph Mason enjoy the night and Christmas Spirit at the Delta Company, 53rd Sig. Bn. holiday party. |
 Spc. Daniel Rohrbaugh (Santa Clause) and Spc. Russell Malinsky (Santa’s “little” helper) brought delight to the many children at the Echo Company, 53rd Signal Battalion Children’s Christmas party. |
 Delta Diablos show off their Raider pride at the McAfee Coliseum during a recent Oakland game against the Denver Broncos. The Raiders won 34-20. |
 A member of the 1st Space Battalion uses the pants from his Army Combat Uniform to stay afloat in the water. |
 The 49th Missile Defense Battalion Color Guard renders honors to the national colors before retiring them during the 2007 Team Greely Holiday Ball on Dec. 15. |
 Among the more than 230 attendees at the ball were the senior leaders of the missile defense mission at Fort Greely, Alaska which included, left to right: Command Sgt. Maj. Sylvia Laughlin, Fort Greely Garrison command sergeant major; Command Sgt. Maj. Gordon Choate, Alaska National Guard State command sergeant major; Brig. Gen. Craig Christensen, assistant adjutant general Space and Missile Defense; Brig. Gen. Thomas Katkus, assistant adjutant general — Alaska Army National Guard; Maj. Gen. Craig Campbell, adjutant general, Alaska National Guard; Lt. Gen. Kevin Campbell, commanding general, SMDC/ARSTRAT; Lt. Col. Edward Hildreth, commander, 49th Missile Defense Battalion.; Col. Michael Yowell, commander, 100th Missile Defense Brigade; Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Borja, command sergeant major, SMDC/ARSTRAT; and Lt. Col. Gregory McClinton, Fort Greely Garrison commander. |
 Capt. Gary Kelly amused the members of the mess with his antics and brilliant performance in the role of “Mr. Vice.”
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 Left to right: Nguyet Borja, wife of Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph C. Borja, Kathy Campbell, wife of Lt. Gen. Kevin T. Campbell, commanding general, SMDC/ARSTRAT, and Command Sgt. Maj. Sylvia Laughlin, Fort Greely Garrison command sergeant major discuss quality of life issues at Fort Greely during a working group with spouses of Soldiers on the installation. |
 Soldiers in 1st Squad entertain the crowd with a hilarious skit about some of the company’s previous road trips. (And no, that’s not an actual slumbering Soldier, he’s a member of the skit.) |
 Sgt. 1st Class Michelle Waychoff and 1st Lt. Bryan Blocklinger determine if the famous HHC 53rd Signal Brew is fit for human consumption. |
 Sputnik |
 “Laika.” The dog was considered a martyr for the Soviet Space Program. |
 GE 142-59 Explorer I, Configeration with callouts. Explorer I’s orbit around the Earth ranged from 220 miles to 1,563 miles. The satellite was equipped with radiation detection equipment. |
Mission, Vision & Goal
Mission
USASMDC/ARSTRAT conducts space and missile defense operations and
provides planning, integration, control and coordination of Army forces and
capabilities in support of U.S. Strategic Command missions (strategic
deterrence, integrated missile defense, and space operations); serves as the
Army force modernization proponent for space, high altitude and global
missile defense; serves as the Army operational integrator for global
missile defense; and conducts mission-related research and development in
support of Army Title 10 responsibilities.
Vision
USASMDC/ARSTRAT – a diverse, complex, and global command that provides
critical capabilities to our Army, USSTRATCOM, COCOMs/ASCCs; in synch with
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Command Goal
To provide dominant space and missile defense capabilities for the Army
and to plan for and integrate those capabilities in support of U.S.
Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and Geographic Combatant Commanders (GCC)
missions.
Events & Conferences
August 13-16
15th Space and Missile Defense Conference
July 30-August 2
Army Space Cadre Symposium
July 30-August 2
National Fire Control Symposium
October 22-24
AUSA Annual Meeting and Expo