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U.S. Space Force Maj. Eric Pendleton, right, accepts command of the 22nd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, from Lt. Col. Jean Purgason, 22nd SOPS commander, during a change of command ceremony at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, June 26, 2026.  The 22 SOPS, Det 1 at Malmstrom AFB is responsible for two Special Enclave Networks to include the Secure Global Network (SGN) and the Air Force Special Enclave Video Enterprise Network (AFSEVEN/AF7). 22 SOPS, Det 1 provides mission communications for: critical networks guarding national security capability to the warfighter and other unique missions for select organizations requiring worldwide secure communications services. The Detachment also ensures network availability, flexibility, and integrity for the command, control, and execution of space mission systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Turner)

22nd Space Operations Squadron, Det 1 Change of Command

Published June 30, 2026
By John Turner
341st Missile Wing

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. --

U.S. Space Force Maj. Eric Pendleton, right, accepts command of the 22nd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, from Lt. Col. Jean Purgason, 22nd SOPS commander, during a change of command ceremony at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, June 26, 2026. The 22 SOPS, Det 1 at Malmstrom AFB is responsible for two Special Enclave Networks to include the Secure Global Network (SGN) and the Air Force Special Enclave Video Enterprise Network (AFSEVEN/AF7). 22 SOPS, Det 1 provides mission communications for: critical networks guarding national security capability to the warfighter and other unique missions for select organizations requiring worldwide secure communications services. The Detachment also ensures network availability, flexibility, and integrity for the command, control, and execution of space mission systems.