In 2001 , Noel Zamot was assigned to the Directorate of Operations , United States Space Command , Paterson Air Force Base in Colorado as Deputy Chief of Operations Integration . According to the United States Air Force , Zamot 's mission as Deputy Chief of Operations in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks was to integrate emerging national capabilities into a joint counter terrorism operation . He developed concepts for long-term Information Operations and Space Control activities for the US enabling a multi-spectral combat response . He was also involved in the development of the Special Access Program ( SAP ) systems and in the development of new counter-space capabilities which resulted in a more effective counter-terrorism operation across 3 combat zones
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Hispanics in the United States Air Force