SecAF presents Harold Brown Award to NASIC researcher
From left, U.S. Space Force Col. Marcus Starks, commander of the National Space Intelligence Center, walks with Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink and U.S. Air Force Col. Kenneth Stremmel, commander of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. They discussed the significant changes at NASIC since Meink's tenure at its predecessor organization, the National Air Intelligence Center, during a visit to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 2, 2026. The visit showcased both centers' foundational intelligence on global threats, which is crucial for shaping national defense policy and informing key leaders’ decisions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)