System Delta 88

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System Delta 88
System Delta 88 Emblem.png
ActiveSept. 12, 2025 - present
Country United States
Branch Space Force
RoleSystem Delta
Garrison/HQLos Angeles Air Force Base
Commanders
Current
commander
Colonel A.J. Ashby

Systems Delta 88 (SYD 88) is a unit of the United States Space Force (USSF) that was activated on August 12, 2025 [1] at Los Angeles Air Force Base. The USSF says SYD 88 mission will focus on Satellite Communications and will report to the program executive office for Military Communications & Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). Col. A. J. Ashby assumed command of the new unit as their first leader. [2] SYD 88 will be the mission partner of Space Delta 8. SYD 88 is part of the USSF's new structure to consolidate acquisition and support SpOC Mission Deltas. [3]

References

  1. Hitchens, Theresa (2025-09-19). "SSC to finish 'system delta' reorg next month". Breaking Defense. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  2. "Evolved Strategic SATCOM" (PDF). AFCEA. August 19, 2025.
  3. "Space Systems Command Activates New Systems Delta, More to Come". meritalk.com. Retrieved 2025-09-20.