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News | Oct. 2, 2020

Secretary of the Air Force visits the NRO in Colorado

By Staff National Reconnaissance Office

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, visited the Aerospace Data Facility Colorado (ADF-C), September 23, 2020 learning firsthand how the collaborative mission stays mission-ready through the capabilities of airmen and assets at the ADF-C.

Barrett, who also serves as the first civilian leader of the Space Force, spoke with Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors on the operations watch floor for a broader understanding of the collaboration required to provide data to defense, intelligence, and civil agencies supporting the U.S. Government and its allies.

During her visit, Secretary Barrett was able to familiarize herself with the capabilities of the ADF-C integrated mission and the National Reconnaissance Office multi-mission responsibilities supporting worldwide defense operations and multi-agency collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination of intelligence information.