21st Space Operations Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Knepper, incoming 21st Space Operations Squadron commander, gives closing remarks following a change of command ceremony on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 9, 2023. Knepper will replace U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Justin Roque as the new 21st SOPS commander. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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21st Space Operations Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Justin Roque, outgoing 21st Space Operations Squadron commander, passes the 21st SOPS flag to U.S. Space Force Col. Christopher Kennedy, Space Delta 6 commander, during a change of command ceremony on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 9, 2023. Roque relinquished his command to U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Knepper. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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21st Space Operations Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Justin Roque, outgoing 21st Space Operations Squadron commander, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 9, 2023. Following his tenure at the 21st SOPS, Roque will join Space Delta 6’s front office as the vice commander. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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21st Space Operations Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Col. Christopher Kennedy, Space Delta 6 commander, provides opening remarks during the 21st Space Operations Squadron change of command ceremony on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 9, 2023. U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Knepper assumed command of the 21st SOPS, taking the place of Lt. Col. Justin Roque. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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21st Space Operations Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Knepper, incoming 21st Space Operation Squadron commander, looks into the crowd during a change of command ceremony on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 9, 2023. Knepper assumed command of the 21st SOPS, taking the place of Lt. Col. Justin Roque. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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21st Space Operations Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Maj. Derick Perry, 21st Space Operations Squadron CJ8 division chief, plays the National Anthem on his saxophone during a change of command ceremony on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 9, 2023. U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Knepper assumed command of the 21st SOPS, taking the place of Lt. Col. Justin Roque. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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21st Space Operations Squadron Change of Command

Published June 13, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas
Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. -- U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Knepper, incoming 21st Space Operations Squadron commander, gives closing remarks following a change of command ceremony on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 9, 2023. Knepper will replace U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Justin Roque as the new 21st SOPS commander. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)