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U.S. Space Force defines path to space superiority in first Warfighting framework
April 28, 2025 — The Space Force released its Space Warfighting framework April 17, outlining the service's vision for achieving and maintaining space superiority while ensuring the long-term safety and sustainability of the space domain... MORE

Space Warfighting: A Framework for Planners

Around the Air Force: X-37B returns from space, new concierge cell aids pilots, True North+
March 21, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle successfully landed, a new pilot concierge cell helps with transitions from active duty to Reserve, and CSAF Allvin consolidates two of the service’s largest preventative, readiness and resiliency programs... MORE

Hegseth says Air, Space forces key to deterring, engaging in future conflicts
March 21, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked on the value of the Air Force and Space Force in both deterring and engaging in future military conflicts while speaking at the Department of the Air Force Summit... MORE

A man in a business suit is standing behind a podium gesturing with his hands. In front of him, roughly two dozen people are seated, watching him speak.

Around the Air Force: More Air Force, Space Force priorities, flexible spending accounts
March 14, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin describes his strategy for defending the homeland and meeting the nation’s security priorities, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman outlines the USSF’s path to ensure space superiority, and enrollment opens for a new Health Care FSA benefit... MORE

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin describes his strategy for defending the homeland and meeting the nation’s security priorities, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman outlines the Space Force’s path to ensure space superiority, and enrollment opens for a new Health Care Flexible Spending Account benefit for service members.

DAF senior leaders highlight warrior ethos, lethality during NCLS
March 13, 2025 — U.S. military general officers and senior enlisted advisors headlined a senior leader panel during the 32nd annual National Character and Leadership Symposium at the U.S. Air Force Academy on Feb. 21... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, left, speaks during a senior leader panel during the National Character and Leadership Symposium at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Feb. 21, 2025. Allvin and three other senior officials spoke to cadets, faculty, service members, visiting undergraduate students and community leaders during the hour-long session. Allvin emphasized the importance of warrior ethos, deterrence and innovation throughout the U.S. Air Force to set conditions for success on future battlefields. (US. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)

Space Force's fundamental role: Space Superiority
March 6, 2025 — The Space Force will achieve space superiority through "space control," the service's newest core function, the chief of space operations said during the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium... MORE

A Space Force general speaks at a lectern.

Top Space Force, Air Force enlisted leaders discuss readiness, leadership
March 6, 2025 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Jon Bentivegna and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi discussed key challenges and strategies to prepare enlisted personnel for future conflicts... MORE

Hegseth addresses strengthening military by cutting excess, refocusing DOD budget
February 21, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed his priorities of strengthening the military by cutting fiscal fraud, waste and abuse at DOD while also finding ways to refocus the department's budget... MORE

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks while seated in an office.

Kendall offers vision for the Air Force, Space Force of 2050
January 14, 2025 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall offers his vision for the security challenges the Air Force and Space Force could face in 2050 and what is needed to properly respond... MORE

Senior leaders chart the future of the U.S. Space Force at CSIS
December 19, 2024 — U.S. Space Force senior leaders participated in keynote and panel discussions with industry experts and leaders highlighting the Space Force’s feats since its formation and provided glimpses of what’s next for the service... MORE

In fifth year, U.S. Space Force commander details service's stellar accomplishments
December 19, 2024 — America's newest military service, the U.S. Space Force, turns five on Friday and celebrates a half decade of accomplishments... MORE

Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station is written on a boulder next to the Space Force log in the shape of delta symbol.

Around the Air Force: B-1B Lancer Beddown, New AETC Centers, and Pet Relocation Reimbursement
December 13, 2024 — In this week’s Around the Air Force, 17 B-1B Lancers and 800 Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base will temporarily beddown at Grand Forks Air Force Base, newly established AETC centers achieved Initial Operational Capability, and additional reimbursements are authorized for pet transportation... MORE

From concept to command: Celebrating 5 years of the U.S. Space Force
December 11, 2024 — In the intervening years since its creation, the USSF has built a space-focused cadre, pulling together ideas and expertise from sister services and promoting the transfer of enlisted and officers experienced in space operations, cyber, intelligence, acquisition and engineering... MORE

Photo of Space Base Delta 1 headquarters building at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

U.S. Space Force special duty assignment application window closes Jan. 7
December 9, 2024 — With the application window for U.S. Space Force special duty assignments for calendar year 2025 now open, Guardians have the opportunity to expand the breadth and depth of their skills while gaining knowledge of another part of the Space Force enterprise outside their normal duties... MORE

U.S. Space Force Honor Guard Training “T” Flight class 25-A stands at ceremonial at-ease on the riverfront on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 2024. Training consists of four blocks of drill proficiency, uniform dress and appearance instruction and application, and Honor Guard history memory work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Demond Mcghee)

From concept to command: Celebrating five years of the U.S. Space Force
December 6, 2024 — The sixth branch of the U.S Armed Forces was established on Dec. 20, 2019, when President Donald J. Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020... MORE

ROTC-like recruitment program helping Space Force find civilian 'Guardians'
November 21, 2024 — On college campuses, the Defense Civilian Training Corps aims to bring graduates into the military as civilian employees. ... MORE

Two guardians in front of a long desk look closely at a monitor as other guardians work in the room around them.

DAF announces 2024 Spark Tank winner
November 6, 2024 — A prototype F-16 Fight Falcon cockpit collapsible ladder for agile combat employment and contingency operations emerged as the 2024 Spark Tank winner at the Pentagon... MORE

Undersecretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. James Slife and Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein host the Spark Tank competition finals at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. Oct. 30, 2024. Spark Tank is the flagship competition in which innovators from across the Department of the Air Force pitch their ideas to a panel of top leadership and industry experts in pursuit of sponsorship to realize their idea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

DAF announces new enlisted development and education policy
October 18, 2024 — The Department of the Air Force introduced a new set of instructions and policies under DAFI 36-2685, Total Force Enlisted Developmental Education, on Oct. 9. The changes are part of an ongoing effort to streamline and modernize Total Force enlisted development following the separation of DAFI 36-2670, Total Force Development, into more specialized instructions... MORE

The EFD Action Plan to reimagine and explore a new ecosystem. The new EFD Model – Enlisted Airmanship Continuum (100–900) – connects institutional, functional, and base delivered education, training, and experiences. The Enlisted Airmanship Continuum is introduced at Basic Military Training, reinforced by Foundational Competencies in each AFSC’s Career Field Education and Training Plan, and embedded throughout the entire continuum. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Department of the Air Force adapting, modernizing in today’s warfighting environment
September 17, 2024 — Department of the Air Force senior leaders focused on how the Air Force and Space Force must capitalize and leverage acceptable risk in future planning, adapt to the resourcing and risks present in today’s dynamic environment... MORE

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition Andrew Hunter, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff James Slife, Vice Chief of Space Operations Michael Guetlein and Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition Frank Calvelli take part in a panel discussion at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference, National Harbor, Md., Sept 16, 2024. The technology exposition brings together Air Force leadership, industry experts, academia as well as aerospace and cyberspace specialists from around the world to discuss the issues and challenges facing America today.(U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

Guardians to begin first officer training course
August 29, 2024 — The inaugural Officer Training Course at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, is expected to provide the officer corps with the necessary training in satellite, intelligence and cyber operations disciplines... MORE