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OTS graduates make history in new Space Force service dress
December 10, 2025 — The dawn of a new era in military service unfolds as the first newly commissioned U.S. Space Force Guardians to wear the service’s new dress uniforms graduated from Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Dec. 4, 2025... MORE

U.S. Space Force officer trainees wear their new service dress in preparation for Officer Training School graduation at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Dec. 4, 2025. The dawn of a new era in military service unfolds as the first newly commissioned U.S. Space Force Guardians to wear the service’s new dress uniforms graduated from OTS, symbolizing a significant milestone in the evolution of the U.S. Space Force.

U.S. Space Force trainees receive newly designed service dress uniform
November 26, 2025 — U.S. Space Force trainees received their initial issue of the new USSF Service Dress uniform during a fitting at clothing issue at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Nov. 19, 2025... MORE

U.S. Space Force: Ensuring readiness in a contested space domain
November 24, 2025 — The modern battlefield extends far beyond land, sea, and air. Space has become a critical domain for national defense... MORE

U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) stands up Systems Delta 81 (SYD 81) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo. on Sept. 9, 2025. USAF Brig. Gen. Michelle Idle, mobilization assistant to the SSC commander, passes the SYD 81 guidon to USSF Col. Corey Klopstein, SYD 81 Commander. (USAF Photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

Space Force priorities: Acquisition, partnerships, Guardian development
September 26, 2025 — Acquisitions and sustainment are not just support functions; they are a warfighting imperative, said Space Force Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations, who provided the keynote address on the state of the Space Force at the Air and Space Forces Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference held at National Harbor, Maryland, on Sept. 23. ... MORE

Space Force releases master sergeant, technical sergeant and sergeant promotion cycle statistics
July 17, 2025 — Department of the Air Force officials have selected 90 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, 274 sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant and 459 Space Force specialist 4s for promotion to sergeant in the 25S7, 25S6 and 25S5 promotion cycles... MORE

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

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.

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.

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.

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

The Space Force seal overlays a star field with a satellite and portion of earth on either side.

CSAF signs AFMEDCOM PAD, aligns with key readiness priorities
June 25, 2024 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin postured the Air Force Medical Service to better serve installation commanders and the medical readiness of Airmen and Guardians by signing Program Action Directive 24-01 on June 12, 2024... MORE

Space Force selects 937 Guardians for promotion in the master sergeant, technical sergeant and sergeant cycles; lists post June 27
June 24, 2024 — Department of the Air Force officials have selected 108 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, 366 sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant and 463 Space Force specialist 4s for promotion to sergeant in the 24S7, 24S6 and 24S5 promotion cycles... MORE

Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for full-time positions
May 24, 2024 — Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering for the U.S. Space Force in a full-time capacity can expect the application window to open June 1–Nov. 30, 2024... MORE

Airmen, Guardians can influence how leaders share information through latest WAGGI survey
March 25, 2024 — The Department of the Air Force will release the latest iteration of the “Where Airmen and Guardians Get Information” (WAGGI) survey to thousands of Airmen and Guardians in the coming week... MORE

The Department of the Air Force will release the latest iteration of the Where Airmen and Guardians Get Information survey to thousands of Airmen and Guardians in the coming week. It will identify trends in external sources of information Department personnel are using to stay informed. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

JBSA-Lackland Guardian among Polaris Award recipients recognized at AFA Warfare Symposium
February 14, 2024 — The U.S. Space Force 2023 Polaris Award winners were recognized at the AFA Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado, on Feb. 12. A Guardian from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was among those honored... MORE

Space Force Basic Military Training launches new tradition
January 16, 2024 — The U.S. Space Force has introduced a meaningful new tradition to its Basic Military Training graduation ceremonies at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

A newly graduated U.S. Space Force Guardian presents the U.S. Space Force Family lapel pin to a family member during a Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 27, 2023. In a move that celebrates both the service members and their families, graduating Guardians will now present the Delta-shaped U.S. Space Force Family lapel pins to their loved ones during graduation week. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt. Kate E. Anderson)

Air University launches Space Force track at SOS
January 10, 2024 — Air University now offers a Space Force-focused track at Squadron Officer School to address the primary level education needs of Guardians and total force Airmen in space-focused career fields... MORE

U.S. Space Force authorizes new service-specific civilian awards
January 9, 2024 — The U.S. Space Force has established new service-specific awards and recognition for civilians effective Jan. 4, 2024. ... MORE

Space Force leader highlights service achievements, future
December 18, 2023 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna highlighted the accomplishments of Guardians during his keynote address at the Space Force Association's inaugural Spacepower Conference on Dec. 13... MORE

A person in a uniform and eyeglasses is shown gesturing during a speech.

AFRL, 59th Medical Wing launch space medical research group
November 30, 2023 — A newly established collaboration between the 711th Human Performance Wing’s Human Effectiveness Directorate, the Air Force Research Laboratory and the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is creating a military research working group to address defense space-linked medical research gaps... MORE

A graphic depicting Rocket Cargo, one of the Department of Air Force Vanguard programs that focuses on rapid global mobility including delivery of medical supplies. The Clinical and Operational Space Medicine Innovation Consortium, or COSMIC, created a research working group to address defense space-linked medical research gaps. This newly established collaboration between the 711th Human Performance Wing’s Human Effectiveness Directorate, the Air Force Research Laboratory and the 59th Medical Wing will serve as a platform to fuse human health and performance research capabilities and expertise across both organizations. (U.S. Air Force illustration)