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In 2021, Povak transferred to the Space Force. A year later, he was promoted to major general. As deputy director of the NRO, he assists the director in managing the strategic and tactical priorities of the NRO. He also leads the military personnel assigned to NRO, manages the associated service
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10. August 2007–June 2008, Program
Element Monitor, Transformational Satellite Communications, Directorate of Space Acquisition, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
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17. June 2016–August 2019, Commander, Air Force
Element Space Operations Wing, Buckley AFB, Colo. (December 2018–June 2019, Acting Commander, Air Force Element, NRO, Chantilly, Va.)
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In September 2022, Povak was nominated for promotion to major general.
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Air Force Master Acquisition and Financial Management Badge
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2007 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
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