On January 31, 2025, at Fort Carson, Colorado, the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s (SMDC) 1st Space Brigade, in collaboration with the 4th Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Space Command (MARFORSPACE), conducted a pivotal joint air assault and medical evacuation (medevac) training exercise. This operation focused on validating rapid deployment methods for personnel and tactical space systems, ensuring effective close space support in modern combat environments.
As warfare increasingly depends on space-based capabilities, integrating space operations with ground and air forces is critical for enhancing battlefield effectiveness. This exercise demonstrated how Army space Soldiers,