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Department of the Air Force releases latest U.S. Space Force field grade officer promotions
August 24, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force selected 437 U.S. Space Force Guardians for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY26A central selection boards...

STARCOM activates 320th Recruiting Squadron to prepare next generation of Guardians
August 18, 2026 — Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) activated the U.S. Space Force’s 320th Recruiting Squadron during a ceremony Aug. 14 at the Parr Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas...

Schiess confirmed as new Chief of Space Operations
August 7, 2026 — The Senate confirmed Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess to succeed Gen. Chance Saltzman as the new CSO...

DAF, Texas Space Commission establish strategic alliance to accelerate defense space innovation
August 5, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force and the state of Texas partnered in a landmark collaborative agreement to accelerate the integration of commercial technologies into national security space architecture, July 30, 2026...

Space Force outlines acquisition wins amid ongoing department-wide transformation at Air and Space Summit
August 3, 2026 — Thomas Ainsworth, acting assistant secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, highlighted the Space Force's sweeping acquisition reforms successes amid the ongoing acquisition transformation, including enhanced commercial partnerships and the delivery of warfighter capabilities designed to maintain U.S. superiority in space...

First Guardians in part-time work roles join the Space Force
July 20, 2026 — The Space Force integrated 18 space-experienced Air Force Reservists into part-time Guardian roles, marking the first time Guardians will serve on non-sustained duty as part of a new single-component service structure...

Space Force releases S5-S7 promotions
July 16, 2026 — Space Force officials have selected: 405 Specialist 4s for promotion to Sergeant, 242 Sergeants for promotion to Technical Sergeant, and 196 Technical Sergeants for promotion to Master Sergeant during the USSF 2026 Mega Board. ...

Beyond resilience: Cultivating the warrior spirit
June 22, 2026 — We have all become familiar with the word “resilience.” Our culture of resilience was formally introduced to us through the Comprehensive Airman Fitness program in 2010 as a service-wide effort to enhance holistic health. Since then, we have seen a surge in demand for mental health care...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Air Force, Space Force senior enlisted advisors emphasize quality of life’s importance in national defense
February 12, 2026 — Air Force and Space Force senior enlisted leaders appeared before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee to address quality of life's importance in national defense...

US Space Force defines new service dress uniform, sets transition policies
January 15, 2026 — The U.S. Space Force released updated dress and appearance guidance Jan. 13, formally introducing the design of its new service dress uniform and outlining the transition plan for the force. The policy, detailed in SPFI 36-2903, is a significant step in establishing the service's unique culture and visual identity...

Space Force selects 49 Guardians for promotion in chief master sergeant, senior master sergeant cycles; lists post Jan. 8
January 5, 2026 — U.S. Space Force officials selected 12 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 25E9 promotion cycle and 37 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant in the 26E8 promotion cycle...

A promise fulfilled: A story of service, legacy and love
December 29, 2025 — U.S. Space Force 2nd Lt. Kimo Martinez, who survived the 2016 Brussels Airport bombing, tells his profound story of recovery and his journey to becoming an officer in the United States 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...