Captain Mark Dreiling is a Legacy Guardian of the United States Space Force and currently serves as Chief of Staff to Congressman Don Bacon.

In his role as Chief, Mark helps turn the Congressman’s priorities into action. He oversees policy development, shapes strategy, and manages day-to-day operations for the office. He leads a team of eighteen staff members across Washington and Nebraska, while overseeing a budget of more than $1.8 million. Mark also serves as the primary point of contact for other congressional offices, House Leadership, federal agencies, and even foreign governments. In addition, he directly manages the Congressman’s efforts to combat antisemitism.

Before entering public service on Capitol Hill, Mark served as a Senior Space Operations Officer in the military. He began his career at Buckley Space Force Base as a Missile Warning Crew Commander and satellite operator, logging more than 3,000 error-free operational hours. He later led Crew Force Management, guiding his team to their unit’s first-ever error-free Operational Readiness Inspection—an achievement that earned his office the Inspector General’s Professional Team Award in 2008.

Mark went on to serve as Deputy Chief and then Chief of Operations Training, where he was responsible for the certification and proficiency of more than 200 missile warning crew members. Following his first assignment, he worked at JFCC Space as the Integration and Planning Leader for the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS). In addition, he became one of the first Airmen certified as a Crew Lead on one of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s most advanced systems.

He concluded his military career as Test Director for the Family of Advanced Beyond-Line-of-Sight Terminals, leading a 12-person team in planning, testing, and evaluating two competing contractors. His work directly informed the Secretary of Defense on the system’s operational effectiveness, suitability, and mission capability for warfighters.

Mark’s military decorations and awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, the Cross of Merit (Third Class) from the Estonian Ministry of Defense, and the Air Force Space Command Crew Member Excellence Award.

He holds a Master of Arts with Highest Distinction in Defense and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College, is a graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and was a member of the pilot class for the Graduate Certificate in Space Systems at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.

An Eagle Scout, Mark continues to invest in the next generation, mentoring ROTC cadets and Scouts. He also serves on the Executive Committee of the Space Force Association.

Damon Feltman is the Chief Executive Officer of the Space Force Association, a 501c3 nonprofit and recognized national military association supporting the U.S. Space Force. In this capacity, he is responsible for the leadership and growth of the Association and championing the support its 4,500 members give to the Space Force, Guardians, and public advocacy of U.S.-led space security. He is also the founder of OXR Consulting, LLC, specializing in defense and commercial space advisement, strategic planning and change, and leadership development.

A retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General, Feltman brings more than 32 years of managing multibillion-dollar space, aviation, and defense global operations to his customers. Prior to his retirement, he served as the Deputy Chief Strategy and Resources Officer for the U.S. Space Force, where he oversaw its $30B budget development, space systems requirements, strategy creation, and international partnerships for the service’s 14,000 members and global operations. In addition, he served on the senior staff at United States Space Command where he led operations and exercises for the newly formed organization, served as Vice Commander overseeing 18 nation-wide units, 17,000 personnel, and 150 aircraft, and was a two-time commander in charge of multiple space missions including GPS, weather, and missile warning.

Damon was also an accomplished Federal Civil Servant, and most recently was the Chief, Transport Cell, at the Space Force’s Space Development Agency. Here, he was answerable for the technical strategy, advanced technology maturation, and human capital for the $8B, 450-satellite Transport program. In addition, he served as Deputy Director of Strategic Plans, Programs, and Requirements for the Air Force Reserve, creating the $6B annual budget for its 70,000 military members and 37 air, space, cyber, and intelligence missions.

Damon also serves as Board Chair for the Association of Commercial Space Professionals and is a mentor to Vanderbilt University’s Space Edge Accelerator program.

Damon holds multiple advanced degrees in space leadership, strategic studies, and business management, along with executive training from Harvard and National Defense University. His expertise in strategic growth, global partnerships, and operational excellence continues to shape the future of space enterprise, empowering organizations to leverage spacederived data and capabilities to seize new market opportunities and maintain a competitive advantage.

Jasmin Moghbeli was selected by NASA to join the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class. She reported for duty in August 2017. The New York native earned a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering with information technology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, followed by a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. Moghbeli, an AH-1W Super Cobra pilot and Marine Corps test pilot, has over 150 combat missions and 2,000 hours of flight time in over 25 different aircraft. She is also a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School in Patuxent River, MD. Moghbeli launched to the International Space Station as Commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft on August 26, 2023 and successfully docked on August 27, 2023.

Personal Data:
Moghbeli was born in Bad Nauheim, Germany but considers Baldwin, New York her hometown. Her parents, Fereshteh and Kamy Moghbeli, currently reside in Texas. She is married to the former Sam Wald of San Antonio, Texas. They enjoy paddle boarding, dancing, flying kites, skate boarding together and are proud parents of twin girls.

Education:
Graduated from Baldwin Senior High School in Baldwin, New York. Earned a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering with information technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Earned a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Graduated from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School in Patuxent River, Maryland.

Experience:
Moghbeli was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps in 2005 upon completion of her undergraduate degree. After completing Initial Flight School (IFS) and The Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, Virginia, she reported to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida for flight training. She earned her wings of gold as a Naval Aviator in 2008 and reported to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303 (HMLA/T-303) for training in the AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter.

She began her operational flying career in 2008 with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 (HMLA-367) Scarface at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, California. She deployed with HMLA-367 to support International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2010. Upon return from deployment, she was attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163) Reinforced (REIN) at MCAS Miramar, California and deployed in support of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in 2011. She was subsequently reassigned to HMLA-367 and completed her third deployment with HMM-262 (REIN) in support of the 31st MEU in 2012.

Upon return from her final deployment, she reported for duty at the United States Naval Test Pilot School in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland to join Class 144. She began her developmental test tour in 2014 with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 31 (VX-31) aboard NAS China Lake, California after completing a conversion syllabus to the upgraded AH-1Z and UH-1Y at MCAS Camp Pendleton. While at VX-31, Moghbeli began pursuing her master’s degree from the Naval Postgraduate School while executing a variety of flight tests, to include several weapons systems, a ground proximity warning system, software upgrades, and an electronic warfare pod. In 2015, Moghbeli reported to MCAS Yuma, Arizona to join Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 (VMX-22) and, subsequently, became a plank holder for Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1).

At the time of her selection in June 2017, Moghbeli was testing H-1 helicopters and serving as the quality assurance and avionics officer for VMX-1. She has accumulated more than 150 combat missions and 2,000 hours of flight time in over 25 different aircraft.

NASA Experience:
Moghbeli reported for duty in August 2017 and completed two years of training as an Astronaut Candidate. She was assigned technical duties in the exploration office, where her primary focus was on the development of the Human Landing System. Moghbeli launched to the International Space Station as Commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft on August 26, 2023 and successfully docked on August 27, 2023.

Moghbeli traveled 84,434,094 miles during her mission, spent 197 days aboard the space station, and completed 3,184 orbits around Earth. The Crew-7 mission was the first spaceflight for Moghbeli.

Throughout their mission, the Crew-7 members contributed to a host of science and maintenance activities and technology demonstrations. Moghbeli conducted one spacewalk, joined by NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara, replacing one of the 12 trundle bearing assemblies on the port solar alpha rotary joint, which allows the arrays to track the Sun and generate electricity to power the station.

The crew contributed to hundreds of experiments and technology demonstrations, including the first study of human response to different spaceflight durations, and an experiment growing food on the space station.

After splashing down safely in their Dragon spacecraft off the coast of Pensacola, Florida, on March 12, 2024, NASA’s

SpaceX Crew-7 completed a six-month science mission spent aboard the International Space Station.

Awards/Honors:
Awarded a Meritorious Service Medal, four Air Medals, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals and various unit commendations. Recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, NASA Distinguished Service Medal, and NASA Space Exploration Medal. Awarded the US Navy Test Pilot School Class 144 Outstanding Developmental Phase II Award and the Commander Willie McCool Outstanding Student Award as the Class 144 Honor Graduate.

Julie Savage is a STEM executive and community leader with more than 25 years of experience in space systems, missile defense, radar, cybersecurity, and modeling and simulation. She serves as Director of Growth for Space Platforms and Threat Sensors at Leidos, leading strategy, partnerships, and solution development to advance national security space capabilities.

Previously, as a Department of the Army Civilian with the Missile Defense Systems Operational Test Agency, Julie led accreditation for more than 65 missile defense models, earning two Civilian Service Commendation Medals and the Army Modeling and Simulation Award. She also spent 15 years at the Reagan Test Site on U.S. Army Garrison–Kwajalein Atoll, serving as Lead Radar Systems Engineer and Flight Test Director, supporting critical radar, tracking, and space surveillance missions vital to national defense and space domain awareness.

In addition to her aerospace career, Julie is a Master Photographer and Master Artist, an international photography juror, and an elected Professional Photographers Association Councilwoman in Alabama. She serves on the Board of the National Space Club, contributes to STEM outreach through its Education Committee, and holds board roles with the Space Force Association Rocket City Chapter and the University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Science Advisory Board.

Driven by a commitment to warfighter success and STEM advocacy, Julie works to expand opportunities for the next generation, especially young women and underrepresented voices in technical fields. She holds a degree in physics, mathematics, and secondary education from Western Kentucky University and lives in Huntsville, Alabama.