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Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess nominated to be next US Space Force Chief of Space Operations
May 1, 2026 — If confirmed by the Senate, Schiess will become the service’s highest-ranking officer and the third Chief of Space Operations since the Space Force was established in December 2019... MORE

Official Portrait of Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess.

Securing the ultimate high ground: how the Space Force is revolutionizing airborne target tracking
April 29, 2026 — The U.S. Space Force is looking to secure the tactical high ground through its Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator program: an initiative designed to provide the joint force with persistent vigilance over the battlefield, tracking airborne threats continuously from space... MORE

The U.S. Space Force is responsible for maintaining the Global Positioning System.

Budget request directs record $338.8 billion to Air Force and Space Force to meet “challenges of today and tomorrow”
April 27, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $338.8 billion budget proposal a significant boost in funding designed to sharpen readiness, continue modernizing the fleet and underwrite deterrence while ensuring that any threat to national security can be met and, if necessary, defeated... MORE

Senior enlisted leaders emphasize partnership as cornerstone of space superiority
April 27, 2026 — Robust partnerships with industry, allies, and technology partners are fundamental to maintaining a competitive advantage in the space domain... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna speaks during a fireside chat panel at the 41st Annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 15, 2026. The Space Symposium, held by the Space Foundation, is an opportunity for Department of the Air Force and Space Force senior leaders to meet and address Guardians, allies, partners and industry leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)

$1.5 trillion budget request prioritizes service members, modernization
April 22, 2026 — The president's fiscal year 2027 budget request was made public during a briefing at the Pentagon, with $1.5 trillion — the largest request in history — aimed at, among other things, supporting military families, securing the homeland, modernizing equipment, rebuilding the defense industrial base and providing a raise to service members... MORE

Two men, one in a suit and another in a military dress uniform, sit at a table. Behind them is a display screen showing a slide.

Air Force, Space Force meet recruiting goals five months ahead of schedule
April 20, 2026 — The Air Force and Space Force achieved annual recruiting goals five months ahead of schedule, contracting 32,000 new active duty Airmen and Guardians needed for the fiscal year... MORE

Maj. Megan Berberich, Thunderbird 9/Flight Surgeon assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” recites the oath of enlistment to future service members during the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show at Panama City Beach, Fla., April 11, 2026. The Thunderbirds represent the professionalism and precision of the U.S. Air Force while showcasing unrivaled aerial capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)

US Space Force releases framework to forge future enlisted leaders
April 14, 2026 — The Space Force has introduced a foundational document outlining a career-long path to guide guardians as they transition from tactical-level experts to operational leaders to strategic-level thinkers. ... MORE

A guardian slaps hands with other guardians while running on a paved area with people on each side under a blue sky; vehicles are parked in the background.

DAF updates SkillBridge policy balancing operational readiness, transition assistance
April 3, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force updated its Air Force and Space Force SkillBridge programs to balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians... MORE

Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness
March 27, 2026 — Senior enlisted leaders from across the Department of War told lawmakers on the House Committee on Appropriations, March 25, that quality of life is critical to maintaining readiness as Airmen and... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, right, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, second from right, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer listen to opening remarks during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing about military quality of life, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 25, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Leaders say nuclear forces, space domain paramount to national security
March 27, 2026 — Protecting America's space systems is essential for national security because so many military capabilities rely on them — including precision navigation, global communications, missile warning and real-time intelligence, said Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command... MORE

A man wearing a formal military uniform speaks into a microphone while seated at a table. There are three people in similar attire seated behind him.

DAF space medicine leaders, civilian partners strategize policy at inaugural Space Force Medicine Summit
March 11, 2026 — The Air Force Surgeon General’s Space Force Medical Operations Directorate hosted more than 100 DAF leaders and civilian partners for the inaugural Space Force Medicine Stakeholder Summit to align efforts to improve Guardian medical support... MORE

Image of Airmen and Guardians talking on a panel.

Air Force, Space Force ready for all warfighting challenges
March 9, 2026 — The Air Force's lethality depends on the professionalism of airmen and the capability of their equipment, said Air Force Gen. John D. Lamontagne, Air Force vice chief of staff, who testified March 4 at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on joint force readiness in Washington. ... MORE

Senior Air, Space Force leaders discuss defense of homeland
February 26, 2026 — The War Department's 2026 National Defense Strategy prioritizes defending the homeland as its first line of effort. At the Air and Space Forces Association's warfare symposium in Colorado, three senior Air and Space Force generals discussed how their respective combatant commands are working to do that... MORE

Three men wearing camouflage military uniforms sit on a stage in white chairs; two are holding microphones while the other claps with a microphone in his lap.

Air Force Secretary outlines priorities
February 25, 2026 — The Air Force's priorities are readiness, modernization, defending the homeland — including the entire hemisphere, border security, missile defense, nuclear deterrence and people, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said at the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo... MORE

An image of a Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile in a cloudy sky.

The Next Frontier: Space Force Medicine focuses on people and policy in 2026
January 7, 2026 — The U.S. Air Force Surgeon General’s Space Force Medical Operations Directorate is directing its focus in 2026 on its most vital component: the medical experts who support the Guardian warfighter... MORE

U.S. Space Force releases Vector 2025
November 19, 2025 — The U.S. Space Force has released a document to provide Guardians with a unified reference that outlines the direction and momentum that the service must maintain as it matures... MORE

US Space Force unveils service dress uniform implementation plan
September 18, 2025 — The United States Space Force announced when Guardians will have the opportunity to be sized for and order the new service dress uniform... MORE

Around the Air Force: Air Task Force Deployment, Explosive Ordnance Robotics, First Guardian Officer Graduates
September 12, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, the 11th Air Task Force is the first to deploy during REFORPAC, the EOD Robot Depth-Perception System improves high-stakes missions, and the inaugural class of Guardian officers graduate from the year-long OTC... MORE

In this week's look around the Air Force, the 11th Air Task Force is the first ATF to deploy during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot Depth-Perception System improves safety, speed and precision during high-stakes missions, and the Space Force graduates the inaugural class of Guardian officers from the year-long Officer Training Course.

Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for part-time positions
September 2, 2025 — Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering to join the U.S. Space Force as Guardians serving in a part-time capacity can apply... MORE

Around the Air Force: DLE lessons learned, X-37B lifts off, Guardian uniform guidance
September 2, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, the DLE series concludes after one month of readiness and interoperability training missions, the eighth X-37B OTV mission successfully launches, and the Space Force publishes new instruction outlining dress and appearance standards for Guardians... MORE