[SatNews] The Space Foundation plans to conduct two special events to commemorate...

...the 30th Anniversary of the United States' Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)—one in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is the headquarters city of both AFSPC and the Space Foundation, and one in Washington, D.C. The first commemorative event, The Space Foundation Presents a 30th Anniversary Salute to Air Force Space Command, will take place on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, at The Broadmoor Hotel. The event will celebrate the history and contributions of the command and its 30-year heritage in the Pikes Peak community.

The second event, The Space Foundation Presents a Washington, D.C., Gala Salute to the 30th Anniversary of Air Force Space Command, will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at the Army-Navy Club in Washington, D.C. The black tie gala will reunite historic leaders who created and then led AFSPC with senior military, government and industry leaders. AFSPC's official anniversary is September 1st.

"Few events have transformed U.S. National Security as fundamentally as the formation of Air Force Space Command," said Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham. "The organization is a treasure for our Pikes Peak community and a powerful instrument of our national will. We at the Space Foundation are honored to host these events in honor of all the men and women who have served and fought for Air Force Space Command." Details on the program for both events, as well as how to participate, will be released at a later date.