1st Space Brigade

1st Space Brigade Welcome to the official 1st Space Brigade page. As a part of the U.S.

Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) the 1st Space Brigade in Colorado Springs, Colo., conducts space operations to deliver decisive combat power in support of the Army and joint warfighting communities. The brigade consists of 2 subordinate battalions 1st Space Battalion stood up in November 1999; and 2nd Space Battalion (USAR) and a relationship with the 117th Space Battalion, Colora

do Army National Guard, which stood up in September 2001. The brigade comprises Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve Soldiers, DoD civilians, and contractors.

"You can join the Army and do just about everything. I still think that's part of the American Dream, and that's what th...
06/30/2025

"You can join the Army and do just about everything. I still think that's part of the American Dream, and that's what these guys are doing." - LTG Brian S. Eifler, U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1

Way to go, SGT Anderson!

On 14 June 2025, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Soldiers, MSG Daniel Huddleston, and SGT Bryce Anderson, proudly represented the Army Space ente...

Welcome, COL Dyer and CSM Rich!
06/26/2025

Welcome, COL Dyer and CSM Rich!

In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, t...
03/05/2025

In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the 1st Space Brigade has reviewed and adjusted its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities. As a result, certain posts have been removed, are in a process of being removed or modified to maintain consistency with federal guidance and uphold the integrity of our official communication channels.

The 1st Space Brigade remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to DoD directives while continuing to engage with our community in a manner that reflects our core values.

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Congratulations, MSG Gourlie!
03/05/2025

Congratulations, MSG Gourlie!

Col. Eric Oksenvaag, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson, and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jason R. Mortensen congratulate Master Sgt. Jason A. Gourlie, 1st Space Brigade, during a retirement ceremony, Oct. 25 at McMahon Auditorium. Gourlie was one of 15 Soldiers recognized for a combined 308 years of service to the nation during the ceremony.

Photo by Dixie Manzanares

The reigning champs 1st Space Battalion came out on top to win the annual 1st Space Brigade Turkey Bowl at Fort Carson, ...
11/22/2024

The reigning champs 1st Space Battalion came out on top to win the annual 1st Space Brigade Turkey Bowl at Fort Carson, November 22, 2024. Congrats and great job to all the players, and thanks to all who came to support! 🦃🏆

The 1st Space Battalion came out on top in a win over the 1st Space Brigade during the annual Turkey Bowl at Fort Carson, November 22, 2024. (Photos by Brooke Nevins)

Thanks to our awesome Soldiers for their contributions to this event!
11/21/2024

Thanks to our awesome Soldiers for their contributions to this event!

Thank you to 1st Space Brigade for 1100 lbs of food donation today for our food bank!

Did you catch this newscast featuring 1st Space Brigade Soldiers yesterday? ⬇️The segment highlighted how   supports the...
11/19/2024

Did you catch this newscast featuring 1st Space Brigade Soldiers yesterday? ⬇️

The segment highlighted how supports the warfighter and impacts the local Colorado Springs community. First in space…Second to none!

U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC)

11/15/2024

Three officers with the 1st Space Brigade traveled to the United Kingdom last month for the latest in a series of brigade visits to establish new and bolster existing strategic relationships with the U.K.’s space-based military organizations. They visited both High Wycombe, where the U.K. Space Co...

1st Space Brigade Soldiers showing United States Space Force guardians the ropes of live gr***de training during M67 qua...
09/05/2024

1st Space Brigade Soldiers showing United States Space Force guardians the ropes of live gr***de training during M67 qualification last week, Aug. 28, on Fort Carson!

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Colorado Springs, CO

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Monday 6am - 5pm
Tuesday 6am - 5pm
Wednesday 6am - 5pm
Thursday 6am - 5pm
Friday 6am - 5pm

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+17195033276

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http://www.army.mil/smdc

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