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Space Force releases officer career development path
May 14, 2026 — The framework ensures officers develop a multidisciplinary foundation across space operations, intelligence, cyber and force modernization before advancing into more specialized tracks... MORE

U.S. Space Force Guardians assigned to Space Delta 5 conduct military planning

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.

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)

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

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

U.S. Space Force publishes new SPFI 36-2903, Dress and Appearance
August 20, 2025 — The U.S. Space Force published its new Space Force Instruction (SPFI) 36-2903, Dress and Appearance, a comprehensive, service-specific policy consolidating all uniform and grooming guidance into a single document... MORE

Modernized GPS operating system closer to operational integration
July 16, 2025 — The U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command accepted a modernized operating system for Global Positioning System, which is designed to maintain resiliency of the constellation and improve positioning, navigation and timing services to meet user demand now and in the future... MORE

Today the U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command accepted a modernized operating system for Global Positioning System (GPS), which is designed to maintain resiliency of the constellation and improve positioning, navigation and timing services to meet user demand now and in the future.

Around the Air Force: Human-machine teaming, sonic boom research, survivable communication networks
June 27, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, human-machine teaming for better decision-making in battle sprints forward, researchers study the impact of sonic booms, and Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal system enhances warfighting with a strategic communication network... MORE

Families invited to take on national summer reading challenge
June 26, 2025 — A nationwide reading program was created to encourage kindergarten through eighth-grade students to read 12 books during the summer break... MORE

A nationwide reading program was created to encourage kindergarten through eighth-grade students to read 12 books during the summer break.

CMSSF discusses enlisted development, operational priorities
May 7, 2025 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna outlined key strategic, operational and personnel initiatives during the Air and Space Forces Association's Warfighters in Action event, May 5... MORE

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

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.

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

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

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)

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)

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)