2nd Space Warning Squadron
The 2nd Space Warning Squadron is part of the Space Delta 4 at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado. It operates the Space-Based Infrared System satellites conducting global monitoring for significant infrared events.
| 2nd Space Warning Squadron | |
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Emblem of the 2nd Space Warning Squadron | |
| Active | 1992–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Space Force |
| Role | Missile Warning |
| Part of | Space Delta 4 |
| Garrison/HQ | Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado |
| Nickname(s) | Squawkin' Dogs |
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| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Scott M. Wright |
The squadron's mission is to operate and maintain the Space-Based Infrared System. Additionally, it reports ballistic missile and space launches, nuclear detonations, and infrared data of operational value to the President of the United States, Secretary of Defense, combatant commanders, intelligence agencies, and global warfighters.
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