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ICE to use Buckley Space Force Base as detention center for illegals
U.S. Northern Command began providing facilities at Buckley Space Force Base at the request of the Department of Homeland Security on January 27, 2025 for immigration operations - The U.S. Space Force sign revealing the new base name is illuminated at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., June 2, 2021. The base renaming ceremony changing the name to Buckley Space Force Base took place on June 4 and was followed by the Buckley Garrison Assumption of Command ceremony. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – A C-130 Hercules rests on the flight line at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 9, 2022, the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Thule’s 10,000-foot runway provides a vital lifeline for personnel and supplies to flow to and from the remote base. Air traffic controllers and contracting officer representatives from the 821st Support Squadron support more than 3,000 U.S. and international flights per year. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The cargo ship, Ocean Gladiator, follows a Canadian Coast Guard ice breaker past icebergs in North Star Bay after delivering vital supplies to Thule Air Base, Greenland, as part of Operation Pacer Goose, Aug. 8, 2022. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Thule AB is home to the northernmost deep-water port in the world, which is iced-in nine months of the year. The base depends on supplies delivered during a brief summer time frame to survive the long, harsh winter season. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The cargo ship, Ocean Gladiator, casts off from the port at Thule Air Base, Greenland, after successfully delivering cargo as part of the annual resupply mission, Operation Pacer Goose, Aug. 8, 2022. Since 1952, Pacer Goose has delivered vital supplies and equipment to the base every summer. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Thule AB is home to the northernmost deep-water port in the world, and depends on supplies delivered during the operation to survive the long, harsh winter season. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The iconic “Top of the World” signage adorns a hangar at Thule Air Base, Greenland, the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation, Aug. 9, 2022. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Thule’s 10,000-foot runway supports more than 3,000 U.S. and international flights per year. Air traffic controllers and contracting officer representatives from the 821st Support Squadron ensure the flight line remains operational year-round. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – A C-130 Hercules rests on the flight line at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 9, 2022. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Thule AB features a 10,000-foot runway supporting more than 3,000 U.S. and international flights per year. Air traffic controllers and contracting officer representatives from the 821st Support Squadron ensure the flight line remains operational year-round. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Clouds roll over the Thule Tracking Station, known as callsign POGO, operated by the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 11, 2022. POGO is the northernmost unit of seven worldwide tracking stations in the Satellite Control Network. A component of Space Delta 6 - Cyberspace Operations, Det 1’s mission is to provide telemetry, tracking and commanding operations to the U.S. and allied government satellite programs. The detachment’s extreme northern location allows contact with polar orbiting satellites 10-12 times per day ranging in altitude from 120 miles to 24,800 miles above the earth's surface. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Nestled in a remote corner at the “Top of the World” lies Thule Air Base, Greenland, the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation, located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Aug. 16, 2022. Operated by the 821st Space Base Group under Space Base Delta 1, Thule AB hosts the 12th Space Warning Squadron, which operates the Upgraded Early Warning Radar and the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, which provides telemetry, tracking and command operations as part of the global Satellite Control Network. Thule AB also features a 10,000-foot runway and the northernmost deep-water port in the world. (This panorama was created by stitching together multiple images) (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The Upgraded Early Warning Radar scans the horizon at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 10, 2022. UEWR is a two-sided, solid-state phased-array radar system with 240 degrees of coverage, which is operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by the 12th Space Warning Squadron, a component of Space Delta 4 - Missile Warning. 12 SWS is part of the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment network, which provides early warning of ballistic missile launches to National Command Authorities via the Missile Warning Center and North American Aerospace Defense Command. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The air traffic control tower overlooks the runway at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 9, 2022, and is operated by Airmen from the 821st Support Squadron who support more than 3,000 U.S. and international flights per year. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle Thule AB features a 10,000-foot runway, which provides a vital lifeline for personnel and supplies to flow to and from the remote base. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Surrounded by icy waters and a desolate landscape lies Thule Air Base, Greenland, the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation, located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Aug. 15, 2022. Operated by the 821st Space Base Group under Space Base Delta 1, Thule AB hosts the 12th Space Warning Squadron, which operates the Upgraded Early Warning Radar and the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, which provides telemetry, tracking and command operations as part of the global Satellite Control Network. Thule AB also features a 10,000-foot runway and the northernmost deep-water port in the world. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – A Canadian Coast Guard ice breaker idles in North Star Bay while the cargo ship, Ocean Gladiator, prepares to depart Thule Air Base, Greenland, after delivering vital supplies as part of Operation Pacer Goose, Aug. 8, 2022. Thule AB is home to the northernmost deep-water port in the world, which is iced-in nine months of the year. The base depends on supplies delivered during the annual operation to survive the long, harsh winter season. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Nestled in a remote corner at the “Top of the World” lies Thule Air Base, Greenland, the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation, located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Aug. 16, 2022. Operated by the 821st Space Base Group under Space Base Delta 1, Thule AB hosts the 12th Space Warning Squadron, which operates the Upgraded Early Warning Radar and the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, which provides telemetry, tracking and command operations as part of the global Satellite Control Network. Thule AB also features a 10,000-foot runway and the northernmost deep-water port in the world. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The Upgraded Early Warning Radar at Thule Air Base, Greenland, overlooks the Wolstenholme Fjord, the only place on earth where four active glaciers join together, Aug. 10, 2022. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle at Thule AB, UEWR is operated by the 12th Space Warning Squadron, a component of Space Delta 4 - Missile Warning. UEWR is a two-sided, solid-state phased-array radar system with 240 degrees of coverage and operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by U.S. and Canadian military and contractors. 12 SWS is part of the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment network, which provides early warning of ballistic missile launches to national command authorities via the Missile Warning Center and North American Aerospace Defense Command. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Clouds roll over the Thule Tracking Station, known as callsign POGO, operated by the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 11, 2022. POGO is the northernmost unit of seven worldwide tracking stations in the Satellite Control Network. A component of Space Delta 6 - Cyberspace Operations, Det 1’s mission is to provide telemetry, tracking and commanding operations to the U.S. and allied government satellite programs. The detachment’s extreme northern location allows contact with polar orbiting satellites 10-12 times per day ranging in altitude from 120 miles to 24,800 miles above the earth's surface. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The Wolstenholme Fjord, located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle near Thule Air Base, Greenland, is the only place on earth where four active glaciers join together, Aug. 10, 2022. The Upgraded Early Warning Radar, operated by the 12th Space Warning Squadron under Space Delta 4 - Missile Warning, overlooks the fjord. 12 SWS is part of the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment network, which provides early warning of ballistic missile launches to National Command Authorities via the Missile Warning Center and North American Aerospace Defense Command. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The Upgraded Early Warning Radar observes the skies over the North Pole from its “Top of the World” vantage point at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 10, 2022. Operated by the 12th Space Warning Squadron, a component of Space Delta 4 - Missile Warning, UEWR is a two-sided, solid-state phased-array radar system with 240 degrees of coverage, which is operated 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. 12 SWS is part of the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment network, which provides early warning of ballistic missile launches to National Command Authorities via the Missile Warning Center and North American Aerospace Defense Command. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Days away from the region’s first sunset of the season, light from the nearly setting sun illuminates the top of the air traffic control tower at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 16, 2022. Because of Thule’s proximity to the North Pole, the region experiences 24 hours of daylight during the summer months. As the daylight period draws to a close in autumn, the sun moves closer to the horizon, producing golden hour light. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Thule AB is the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Clouds roll over the Thule Tracking Station, known as callsign POGO, operated by the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 11, 2022. POGO is the northernmost unit of seven worldwide tracking stations in the Satellite Control Network. A component of Space Delta 6 - Cyberspace Operations, Det 1’s mission is to provide telemetry, tracking and commanding operations to the U.S. and allied government satellite programs. The detachment’s extreme northern location allows contact with polar orbiting satellites 10-12 times per day ranging in altitude from 120 miles to 24,800 miles above the earth's surface. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The Upgraded Early Warning Radar at Thule Air Base, Greenland, overlooks the Wolstenholme Fjord, the only place on earth where four active glaciers join together, Aug. 10, 2022. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle at Thule AB, UEWR is operated by the 12th Space Warning Squadron, a component of Space Delta 4 - Missile Warning. UEWR is a two-sided, solid-state phased-array radar system with 240 degrees of coverage and operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by U.S. and Canadian military and contractors. 12 SWS is part of the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment network, which provides early warning of ballistic missile launches to national command authorities via the Missile Warning Center and North American Aerospace Defense Command. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The Wolstenholme Fjord, located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle near Thule Air Base, Greenland, is the only place on earth where four active glaciers join together, Aug. 10, 2022. The Upgraded Early Warning Radar, operated by the 12th Space Warning Squadron under Space Delta 4 - Missile Warning, overlooks the fjord. 12 SWS is part of the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment network, which provides early warning of ballistic missile launches to National Command Authorities via the Missile Warning Center and North American Aerospace Defense Command. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The Upgraded Early Warning Radar observes the skies over the North Pole from its “Top of the World” vantage point at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 10, 2022. Operated by the 12th Space Warning Squadron, a component of Space Delta 4 - Missile Warning, UEWR is a two-sided, solid-state phased-array radar system with 240 degrees of coverage, which is operated 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. 12 SWS is part of the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment network, which provides early warning of ballistic missile launches to National Command Authorities via the Missile Warning Center and North American Aerospace Defense Command. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Days away from the region’s first sunset of the season, light from the nearly setting sun illuminates the top of the air traffic control tower at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 16, 2022. Because of Thule’s proximity to the North Pole, the region experiences 24 hours of daylight during the summer months. As the daylight period draws to a close in autumn, the sun moves closer to the horizon, producing golden hour light. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Thule AB is the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Surrounded by icy waters and a desolate landscape lies Thule Air Base, Greenland, the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation, located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Aug. 15, 2022. Operated by the 821st Space Base Group under Space Base Delta 1, Thule AB hosts the 12th Space Warning Squadron, which operates the Upgraded Early Warning Radar and the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, which provides telemetry, tracking and command operations as part of the global Satellite Control Network. Thule AB also features a 10,000-foot runway and the northernmost deep-water port in the world. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Nestled in a remote corner at the “Top of the World” lies Thule Air Base, Greenland, the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation, located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Aug. 16, 2022. Operated by the 821st Space Base Group under Space Base Delta 1, Thule AB hosts the 12th Space Warning Squadron, which operates the Upgraded Early Warning Radar and the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, which provides telemetry, tracking and command operations as part of the global Satellite Control Network. Thule AB also features a 10,000-foot runway and the northernmost deep-water port in the world. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – A Canadian Coast Guard ice breaker idles in North Star Bay while the cargo ship, Ocean Gladiator, prepares to depart Thule Air Base, Greenland, after delivering vital supplies as part of Operation Pacer Goose, Aug. 8, 2022. Thule AB is home to the northernmost deep-water port in the world, which is iced-in nine months of the year. The base depends on supplies delivered during the annual operation to survive the long, harsh winter season. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Clouds roll over the Thule Tracking Station, known as callsign POGO, operated by the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 11, 2022. POGO is the northernmost unit of seven worldwide tracking stations in the Satellite Control Network. A component of Space Delta 6 - Cyberspace Operations, Det 1’s mission is to provide telemetry, tracking and commanding operations to the U.S. and allied government satellite programs. The detachment’s extreme northern location allows contact with polar orbiting satellites 10-12 times per day ranging in altitude from 120 miles to 24,800 miles above the earth's surface. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Nestled in a remote corner at the “Top of the World” lies Thule Air Base, Greenland, the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation, located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Aug. 16, 2022. Operated by the 821st Space Base Group under Space Base Delta 1, Thule AB hosts the 12th Space Warning Squadron, which operates the Upgraded Early Warning Radar and the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, which provides telemetry, tracking and command operations as part of the global Satellite Control Network. Thule AB also features a 10,000-foot runway and the northernmost deep-water port in the world. (This panorama was created by stitching together multiple images) (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The iconic “Top of the World” signage adorns a hangar at Thule Air Base, Greenland, the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation, Aug. 9, 2022. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Thule’s 10,000-foot runway supports more than 3,000 U.S. and international flights per year. Air traffic controllers and contracting officer representatives from the 821st Support Squadron ensure the flight line remains operational year-round. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – A C-130 Hercules rests on the flight line at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 9, 2022. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Thule AB features a 10,000-foot runway supporting more than 3,000 U.S. and international flights per year. Air traffic controllers and contracting officer representatives from the 821st Support Squadron ensure the flight line remains operational year-round. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The Upgraded Early Warning Radar scans the horizon at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 10, 2022. UEWR is a two-sided, solid-state phased-array radar system with 240 degrees of coverage, which is operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by the 12th Space Warning Squadron, a component of Space Delta 4 - Missile Warning. 12 SWS is part of the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment network, which provides early warning of ballistic missile launches to National Command Authorities via the Missile Warning Center and North American Aerospace Defense Command. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The air traffic control tower overlooks the runway at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 9, 2022, and is operated by Airmen from the 821st Support Squadron who support more than 3,000 U.S. and international flights per year. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle Thule AB features a 10,000-foot runway, which provides a vital lifeline for personnel and supplies to flow to and from the remote base. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The cargo ship, Ocean Gladiator, follows a Canadian Coast Guard ice breaker past icebergs in North Star Bay after delivering vital supplies to Thule Air Base, Greenland, as part of Operation Pacer Goose, Aug. 8, 2022. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Thule AB is home to the northernmost deep-water port in the world, which is iced-in nine months of the year. The base depends on supplies delivered during a brief summer time frame to survive the long, harsh winter season. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – A C-130 Hercules rests on the flight line at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Aug. 9, 2022, the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Thule’s 10,000-foot runway provides a vital lifeline for personnel and supplies to flow to and from the remote base. Air traffic controllers and contracting officer representatives from the 821st Support Squadron support more than 3,000 U.S. and international flights per year. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US Thule Air Base in Greenland
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – The cargo ship, Ocean Gladiator, casts off from the port at Thule Air Base, Greenland, after successfully delivering cargo as part of the annual resupply mission, Operation Pacer Goose, Aug. 8, 2022. Since 1952, Pacer Goose has delivered vital supplies and equipment to the base every summer. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Thule AB is home to the northernmost deep-water port in the world, and depends on supplies delivered during the operation to survive the long, harsh winter season. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Die Bilder des Tages
June 18, 2018 - Washington, DC, United States: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a meeting with the National Space Council at the White House. Speaking at a meeting of the National Space Council, Trump ordered the Pentagon to immediately establish a national “space force” that would become the sixth branch of the armed forces. “We are going to have a space force,” Trump said in Washington D.C. “An Air Force and a Space Force. Separate, but equal.” (Erin Scott/Polaris)//POLARIS_8.425/Credit:POLARIS/SIPA/1806190950 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00864316
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ICE to use Buckley Space Force Base as detention center for illegals
U.S. Northern Command began providing facilities at Buckley Space Force Base at the request of the Department of Homeland Security on January 27, 2025 for immigration operations - The U.S. Space Force sign revealing the new base name is illuminated at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., June 2, 2021. The base renaming ceremony changing the name to Buckley Space Force Base took place on June 4 and was followed by the Buckley Garrison Assumption of Command ceremony. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Die Bilder des Tages
June 18, 2018 - Washington, DC, United States: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a meeting with the National Space Council at the White House. Speaking at a meeting of the National Space Council, Trump ordered the Pentagon to immediately establish a national “space force” that would become the sixth branch of the armed forces. “We are going to have a space force,” Trump said in Washington D.C. “An Air Force and a Space Force. Separate, but equal.” (Erin Scott/Polaris)//POLARIS_8.440/Credit:POLARIS/SIPA/1806190950 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00864316
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