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USSPACECOM releases specific behaviors
March 3, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III approved the U.S. Space Command commander’s eight proposed specific behaviors for the Department of Defense’s operations in the space area of responsibility Feb. 9, 2023. ... MORE

Tenets of Responsible Behaviors in Space

Nominee to lead Space Force testifies goals, priorities before Senate committee
September 15, 2022 — Adversaries are moving aggressively to dominate in space and put U.S. interests there at risk, the general nominated to lead the U.S. Space Force said at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing... MORE

The flames from a rocket illuminate its smoke trail against the night sky.

One year into Initial Operational Capability, U.S. Space Command protecting, defending space domain
August 30, 2022 — The U.S. Space Command celebrated its third anniversary Aug. 29, 2022, by focusing on myriad mission accomplishments throughout the year... MORE

USSPACECOM declares Initial Operational Capability
August 24, 2021 — Army Gen. James Dickinson, U.S. Space Command commander, declared the nation’s 11th combatant command achieved initial operational capability Aug. 24... MORE

Army general speaks during Space Symposium.

SecAF selects Huntsville, Alabama, as preferred location to host U.S. Space Command
January 14, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force conducted both virtual and on-site visits to assess which of six candidate locations would be best suited to host the U.S. Space Command Headquarters based on factors related to mission, infrastructure capacity, community support and costs to the Department of Defense... MORE

Department of the Air Force selects six candidate locations for US Space Command Headquarters
November 20, 2020 — The Department of the Air Force, on behalf of the Office of Secretary of Defense, has selected six candidate locations for the U.S. Space Command Headquarters. Port San Antonio is amongst the nominated locations... MORE

U.S. Space Command Basing Nomination Promo

First Chief of Space Operations sworn in at White House event
January 15, 2020 — Vice President Mike Pence swore in Gen. John W. Raymond as the highest-ranking military leader of the newly created U.S. Space Force Jan. 14 at a White House ceremony that recognized the arrival of the nation’s newest, separate branch of the military... MORE

U.S. Space Command establishment ceremony launches new era of space superiority capabilities
September 4, 2019 — In a move to enhance the United States’ space superiority capabilities, President Donald J. Trump, Vice President Mike R. Pence, Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper and Air Force Gen. John W. Raymond formally established the United States Space Command during a ceremony held Aug. 30 at the White House... MORE

President Donald J. Trump hosts a White House ceremony on the establishment of the U.S. Space Command, with Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper, and the incoming commander of U.S. Space Command, Air Force Gen. John W. Raymond, in Washington, D.C., Aug. 29.