Joint Overhead Persistent-Infrared Center welcomes new director

U.S. Space Force Col. Matthew Wroten assumed leadership of the Joint Overhead Persistent-Infrared Center, succeeding Col. David Tipton during a July 31 change-of-leadership ceremony at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado. Presided over by Space Force Lt. Gen. Dennis Bythewood, the organization coordinates satellite sensor capabilities to detect heat signatures like missile launches for national decision-makers and military command operations.