Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna visits 20th Space Surveillance Squadron

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna views a newly renovated office space with 20th Space Surveillance Squadron leadership during his visit to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 30, 2024. The 20th SPSS is a multiplatform operational unit that maintains a radar station and radar control equipment with more than 5,000 transmitters to provide space domain awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante).

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna visits 20th Space Surveillance Squadron

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force visits 20th Space Surveillance Squadron

Published Nov. 4, 2024

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna recently visited the 20th Space Surveillance Squadron to tour the facility and to discuss quality of life with Guardians. Bentivegna shared his insights to retain talent and to empower the next generation of Space Force leaders. (Imagery by Michelle Gigante)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna speaks to Guardians. — Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna speaks to Guardians during his visit to the 20th Space Surveillance Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 30, 2024. Bentivegna shared his insights to retain talent and to empower the next generation of Space Force leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante).

Famario Dawson, 20th Space Surveillance Squadron radar maintenance lead, describes the final tube function from an AN/FPS-85 Transmitter Module to Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna. — Famario Dawson, 20th Space Surveillance Squadron radar maintenance lead, describes the final tube function from an AN/FPS-85 Transmitter Module to Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna during his visit to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 30, 2024. The tube uses 5.5 kV DC power to transmit pulses from the transmitter to objects in the space domain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante).

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna speaks to 20th Space Surveillance Squadron Guardians. — Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna speaks to 20th Space Surveillance Squadron Guardians during his visit to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 30, 2024. Bentivegna discussed quality of life issues with the Guardians and toured the facility with the 20 SPSS team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante).