25 Nations Participate in Global Sentinel 22
Covers Burt's opening remarks for the multinational exercise.
Profile discussing Burt's path from ERAU to Space Force leadership.
Discusses Burt's childhood move to Jacksonville, Florida.
Burt: Space Force Needs to ‘Get Out of Our Own Way,’ Enable Companies Instead
Burt's parting thoughts on the Space Force and its next chapter
Interview reflecting on Burt's retirement and the Space Force's evolution.
Burt’s parting thoughts on the Space Force and its next chapter
CFSCC hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new HQ, CSpOC building
CFSCC says farewell to Burt, welcomes Schiess
Covers Burt relinquishing command of CFSCC.
CFSCC Spotlight: Space weather team supports DoD, international allies
CFSCC's Combined Space Operations Center hosts first International Space Day
CFSCC's Combined Space Operations Center hosts first International Space Day celebration
Combined Force Space Component Command welcomes new commander
Covers Burt's assumption of command of CFSCC.
Department of Texas Military Order of Purple Heart
Announces Burt's nomination for lieutenant general and deputy chief of space operations role.
Interview: How the US plans to improve its missile warning satellites
Lt Gen DeAnna Burt Interview with Moves Power Women
Lt Gen DeAnna M. Burt Retirement Ceremony
Some high-value areas in orbit around Earth are getting crowded. The number of spacecraft launched per year has increased ten-fold compared to a decade ago. Statistics vary as references are quickly obsolete with each new launch (which alone reinforces that orbital content is increasing rapidly). Regardless, the trend does not appear to be slowing. The latest Euroconsult Analysis predicts a four-fold increase in satellite launches in the next decade – or approximately 17,000 new satellites.[1] Much of the growth is fueled by the new low and medium earth orbit mega constellations, being brought to you by SpaceX (Starlink), Amazon (Kuiper), OneWeb, Telesat, E-space and China’s GW, to provide relatively inexpensive global internet services. Meanwhile, behemoth communication satellites in geostationary orbits that provide continuous wide-spectrum coverage to an entire continent are not going away. No traffic lights exist on these orbital highways. These operational assets must track traffic in their 'neighborhood' and decide whether to take action to ensure they don’t crash. Add uncontrolled, defunct satellites and spent stages of launch vehicles as obstacles on the road. Then literally pepper the expanse with shards from explosions caused by residual fuel, thermally cycled batteries, or in-space collisions. These millions of smaller pieces go whizzing in and out of orbits given the velocity changes imparted when they were birthed by explosions or collisions. At Prime Movers Lab, we have a deep interest in creating a sustainable space environment for the healthy and prosperous growth of the space economy and infrastructure on which we all depend. To understand the dangers of growing congestion and orbital debris – and what we can do about it – we have spent time speaking with numerous companies developing orbital debris-related technologies and services as well as space environmental, insurance, policy, and law experts (see our webinar recap). What follows is a summary of what we have learned.
Pentagon announces senior U.S. Space Force leadership changes
Covers restructuring of Burt's former role following her retirement.
Documents Burt's role as AFROTC cadet wing commander and chair of the Women's Programming Board.
PN2682 — Maj. Gen. DeAnna M. Burt — Space Force
Readout of US Space Force Chief Operations Officer Lt. Gen. Burt's travel
Covers Burt's May 2023 trip to Germany and the United Kingdom.
Red Flag: Integrating air, space, cyber domains
Covers Red Flag 16-3 multi-domain exercise Burt led.
Schiess takes over U.S. Space Command's coalition forces component
By Sandra Erwin; covers Burt relinquishing CFSCC command.
Coverage of Burt's comments on Space Force cultural identity and the 'operators and warfighters' framing.
Small uniform tweak, big change for Space Force culture
Space Delta 5 holds first change of command ceremony
Space Flag holds first exercise with coalition partners
Space Force hosts gathering of 18 nations
Reporting on Space Force preparations for the GMTI/AMTI mission based on Burt's remarks.
Space Force preps infrastructure, operators for target-tracking mission
Coverage of Burt's remarks on the Ground Moving Target Indicator program timeline.
Space Force to launch actual GMTI sats in the next year, general says
Retirement interview covering budget advocacy, digital literacy, and advice to Guardians.
Space Force's parting thoughts on the service's next chapter
U.S. Space Command supports the geographic combatant commanders by defending the space assets used by all commands that are vital to missile warnings and tracking; these include GPS and space-based sensors. Spacecom is also a geographic combatant command since its territory extends from 100 kilometers above the Earth into space.
Spacecom Aims to Ensure Space Domain Is Protected, General Says
US Space Force Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, Chief Operations Officer
US Space Force Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, Chief Operations Officer for ...
U.S. Space Force to expand presence inside the Pentagon
U.S. to support international effort to set rules of behavior in space
USSF Major General Burt visits Korean peninsula
Covers Burt's keynote at the Seoul International Aerospace Symposium.
Vandenberg Air Force Base transitions to Space Force base
Video - Lt Gen DeAnna M. Burt Retirement Ceremony
Warning Systems Enabled by Medium-Earth Orbit Are Crucial
By Dave Minsky; covers Burt taking command of CFSCC.
'We are the center of space operations': Air Force Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt takes charge of unit during first change of command
Coverage of Burt assuming command of the Combined Force Space Component Command at Vandenberg AFB.
We are the center of space operations: Air Force Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt takes charge
Women Breaking Barriers Breakfast featuring Lieutenant General ...
Advanced Studies Certificate in Air and Space Power Strategy
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering
Master of Science in Human Resources Management
Professional Military Education in Air and Space Studies
Professional Military Education in National Security Strategy
Professional Military Education in Space Warfare
Senior operational voice on the Ground Moving Target Indicator program and its use of AI/ML for processing satellite-collected targeting data.
Burt's own characterization of the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear role in official biographical materials.
Chief Operating Officer of the Space Force
Held department-wide responsibility for cyber and nuclear operations as Deputy Chief of Space Operations.
Recurring theme championing a common operator identity across cyber, intelligence, acquisition, and space-operations career fields.
Commanded units ranging from a squadron to a wing and a component command over a 33-year career.
Military Leadership & Organizational Command
Senior-level advocacy on Space Force budget priorities and force structure.
Career-long specialization in GPS, missile-warning, and space-domain command operations.
Professional Military Education, Air and Space Studies
Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Engineering
Professional Military Education, National Security Strategy
Advanced Studies Certificate, Air and Space Power Strategy
School of Advanced Air and Space Studies
Master of Science, Human Resources Management
Professional Military Education, Space Warfare
Panel discussion on future military target-tracking satellites to be operated by the U.S. Space Force.
Burt assumed command of CFSCC from Lt. Gen. John Shaw, remarking that Guardians are warfighters and pledging an innovative, digitally-focused, allied-partnership approach.
Combined Force Space Component Command Change of Command
Leadership and operational advisory services drawn from her military experience.
Advisor at Farlie Turner Gilbert & Co., LLC (FTG)
On FTG Advisory Board, advising on space related companies for investment, fund-raising and divestment.
Advisor to the Board at Kragon Space Inc.
Advises Kragon BoD on space policy, strategy, and operations.
Assistant Training Flight Commander / Training Flight Commander at United States Air Force
Instructed following graduation from USAF Weapons School Space Division in June 1999.
Assistant Training Flight Commander / Training Flight Commander
Chief of Space Systems Tactical Warning Operations and Standardization/Training at United States Air Force
Chief of Space Systems Tactical Warning Operations and Standardization/Training
Chief, Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Requirements Division at United States Air Force
Chief, Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Requirements Division
Combat Plans Division Lead at United States Air Force
Also served as commander of the Air Expeditionary Wing during Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis AFB. Succeeded William Liquori; succeeded by Jennifer L. Grant.
Managed space-based infrared systems and cyber operations. Succeeded B. Chance Saltzman; succeeded by Michael Jackson.
Oversaw satellite control operations. Succeeded Kurt W. Kuntzleman; succeeded by Jennifer L. Grant.
Crew Commander / Deputy Flight Commander / Chief of Current Operations at United States Air Force
Crew Commander / Deputy Flight Commander / Chief of Current Operations
Director, Commander's Action Group at United States Air Force
Director of Operations and Communications at United States Air Force
Succeeded Joseph T. Guastella; succeeded by Douglas Schiess.
Director of Operations and Communications
Executive Officer at United States Air Force
Theater Missile Defense Operations Officer / Deputy Chief, Special Technical Operations Branch at United States Air Force
Theater Missile Defense Operations Officer / Deputy Chief, Special Technical Operations Branch
Undergraduate Space Training Student at United States Air Force
Vice Commander at United States Air Force
Succeeded Paul A. Welch; succeeded by David W. Snoddy.
Concurrently served as Vice Commander, Space Operations Command; integrated space operations among U.S. forces and 14 partner nations. Succeeded John E. Shaw; succeeded by Douglas Schiess.
Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear at United States Space Force
Directed sustainment, operational readiness, and integration of capabilities across operations, cyber, and nuclear domains; advised the Chief of Space Operations on strategic priorities for over 10,000 personnel. Succeeded B. Chance Saltzman.
Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear
Special Assistant to the Vice Chief of Space Operations at United States Space Force
Special Assistant to the Vice Chief of Space Operations
505th Combat Communications Wing / af.mil
Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS)
Lift Magazine (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)
Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Air Force Training Ribbon (United States Air Force)
Air and Space Achievement Medal (United States Air Force)
Air and Space Campaign Medal (United States Air Force)
Air and Space Commendation Medal (United States Air Force)
Air and Space Longevity Service Award (United States Air Force)
Air and Space Organizational Excellence Award (United States Air Force)
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award (United States Air Force)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (United States Air Force)
Armed Forces Service Medal (United States Air Force)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal (United States Department of Defense)
Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) (United States Air Force)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (United States Air Force)
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (United States Department of Defense)
Joint Service Achievement Medal (United States Department of Defense)
Joint Service Commendation Medal (United States Department of Defense)
Legion of Merit (United States Air Force)
Meritorious Service Medal (United States Air Force)
NATO Medal (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
National Defense Service Medal (United States Air Force)
Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal (United States Air Force)
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Pistol) (United States Air Force)
Lieutenant General DeAnna M. Burt (USSF, Ret.) served from 2022 to 2025 as Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear -- a role she described as the 'chief operating officer' of the United States Space Force. Commissioned in 1992 through Air Force ROTC at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, she built a career centered on space operations, commanding the 2nd Space Operations Squadron, the 460th Operations Group, the 50th Space Wing, and the Combined Force Space Component Command. She transferred into the newly created Space Force in May 2021 as its first woman to hold general-officer rank, and later became the service's first female major general. She retired on October 1, 2025, after 33 years in uniform.
DeAnna Burt is a retired U.S. Space Force Lieutenant General who served as Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear from 2022 to 2025, capping a 33-year military career.
Senior civilian who assumed the cyber and data portfolio split off from Burt's role in 2025.
Predecessor in the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear role; worked together during the 2007 Chinese ASAT test while both were stationed at Vandenberg; she succeeded his post when he became Chief of Space Operations.
Commander of U.S. Space Command; attended and spoke at Burt's CFSCC change-of-command ceremony in 2020.
Outgoing Commander of CFSCC; Burt succeeded him in November 2020.
First general officer in U.S. Space Force history; Burt was the second female general officer, following Armagno.
Successor as Commander of CFSCC in August 2022; also succeeded her predecessor as Director of Operations and Communications at Space Operations Command.
Host of StarTalk Radio, which interviewed Burt for the 'Space Force: A New Domain' episode in 2021.
StarTalk Radio episode with Neil deGrasse Tyson discussing the Space Force as a new military domain.
Space Force: A New Domain with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Long-form interview covering operations, cyber, GMTI/AMTI, and Space Force culture.
Mitchell Institute Schriever Spacepower Series -- Lt Gen DeAnna Burt
A retired Lieutenant General and the U.S. Space Force’s first female major general, DeAnna Burt spent 33 years building operational command experience — from the launch pad to the Pentagon — culminating in her role as the service’s Deputy Chief of Space Operations.
Operations, cyber, GMTI/AMTI, and Space Force culture
Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) and space-based targeting
Discussion with Neil deGrasse Tyson on standing up an entirely new military branch.
Retirement reflections; budget advocacy; digital literacy
The Space Force as a new military domain
Long-form, unscripted interview covering the GMTI/AMTI targeting program, AI adoption, and culture/identity themes.
Reflective, first-person interview on budget priorities, AI/ML adoption, and advice to Guardians ahead of her October 2025 retirement.
Burt's Parting Thoughts on the Space Force and Its Next Chapter