• Kristin Panzenhageh has taken over Maj. • Stephen Purdy’s former role of military deputy to the Office of Space Acquisition and Integration. • Kristin Panzenhageh has taken over Maj. • Stephen Purdy’s former role of military deputy to the Office of Space Acquisition and Integration.

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  • The Department of the Air Force has reshuffled its space‑acquisition leadership. Brigadier General Kristin Panzenhageh has been appointed as the new military deputy to the Office of Space Acquisition and Integration, taking over the position formerly held by Major General Stephen Purdy. Purdy will transition to a senior‑advisor role within the office. The change reflects the Air Force’s ongoing effort to streamline its space acquisition strategy and strengthen oversight of emerging space capabilities. The new deputy will oversee military requirements and integration of space assets for the U.S. armed forces.
  • The Department of the Air Force announced a leadership change within its space acquisition organization. Brigadier General Kristin Panzenhageh has been appointed as the new military deputy to the Office of Space Acquisition and Integration, replacing Major General Stephen Purdy. Purdy will transition to a senior advisor role, continuing to provide guidance on space acquisition matters. The move is part of the Air Force’s ongoing effort to streamline its space acquisition and integration processes and to strengthen oversight of space-related procurement and program management. The appointment reflects the Air Force’s focus on enhancing its space capabilities and ensuring effective integration of space assets into national defense strategy.

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