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U.S. Space Force announces new mission statement
September 8, 2023 — The U.S. Space Force announced a new mission statement designed to better reflect the vital functions guardians perform in their service to the United States... MORE

Space Force, Air Force sign MOA on Guardian uniform development
July 12, 2023 — Department of the Air Force senior executives signed a memorandum of agreement continuing the development of U.S. Space Force uniforms to accommodate all genders, life events and weather conditions July 11... MORE

Wade Yamada, deputy director of staff for the Office of the Chief of Space Operations, and Lea Kirkwood, director of the Agile Combat Support Directorate for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, pose after signing a memorandum of agreement at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., July 11, 2023. The agreement documented the partnership between the two organizations to develop, procure and provide ongoing support for new Space Force uniforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Process over outcome: Guardian makes history as Top BMT Graduate
July 11, 2023 — U.S. Space Force Specialist 3 Dakota Desrosiers, an all-source intelligence analyst, made BMT history as the first USSF-trained Guardian to be named both the USSF Top Performer and Top Graduate... MORE

U.S. Space Force Specialist 3 Dakota Desrosiers, all-source intelligence analyst, center, leads Basic Military Training graduates in reciting the Airman’s Creed during a coining ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, Texas, on June 21, 2023.

Space Operations Command team completes BMT immersion
July 3, 2023 — The Space Operations Command leadership team, Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, completed a three-day immersion with Guardians and Airmen at basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 20 - 22, 2023... MORE

Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, Space Operations Command commander, places a patch on a Guardian during the U.S. Space Force patching ceremony at basic military training June 20, 2023.

Chief Master Sgt. John Bentivegna selected as next Chief Master Sergeant of the U.S. Space Force
May 8, 2023 — Chief Master Sgt. John F. Bentivegna was selected May 5 to become the next Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. John F. Bentivegna stands in front of the U.S. Space Force Hallway after receiving news on his selection as the next Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, Pentagon, Arlington, Va., May 5, 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Sara Keller)

U.S. Space Force unveils Guardian Spirit handbook
April 5, 2023 — The U.S. Space Force released the Guardian Spirit handbook that provides guidance to Guardians on how to live the four Guardian values - Character, Connection, Commitment, Courage - in daily life... MORE

The Space Force released the Guardian Spirit handbook that provides guidance to Guardians on how to live the four Guardian values - Character, Connection, Commitment, Courage - in daily life.

U.S. Space Force completes service dress uniform fit tests
April 4, 2023 — The U.S. Space Force completed its final service dress uniform fit test March 27-31 at the Pentagon. The initial fit test was conducted Feb. 13-17 at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado... MORE

USSF completes service dress uniform fit tests

Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians
January 9, 2023 — Both the Air and Space Forces released the new Waist-to-Height Ratio Body Composition Program policy in January, with assessments to begin in April 2023... MORE

U.S. Space Force debuts immersive new redesign of recruiting website
December 21, 2022 — The U.S. Space Force has launched an expanded interactive redesign of its recruiting website as the newest military branch marks its third anniversary. The purpose of the redesigned site is to make the capabilities of the Space Force tangible and visible to the public... MORE

Saltzman formally elevated to Space Force’s highest position – Chief of Space Operations
November 2, 2022 — Pledging to build on the Space Force’s achievements while also infusing the nascent service with new approaches, Gen. B. Chance Saltzman was officially installed Nov. 2 as Chief of Space Operations, the service’s highest-ranking military post and only the second person to hold the position in the Space Force’s history... MORE

Constructive Service Credit now offered to applicants for two Space Force career fields
October 31, 2022 — Air Force Recruiting Service’s Space Force Recruiting branch is looking forward to including both the cyber and intelligence communities to their pool of applicants who qualify for Constructive Service Credit... MORE

2nd Lt. Jessica Thompson swears into the U.S. Space Force

DAF, Clemson conducting research for Undergraduate Space Training educational partnership
October 24, 2022 — A team from Second Air Force, as well as the U.S. Space Force and the Air Force Personnel Center, has been working with Clemson University under a mutually beneficial educational partnership agreement since July 2020 as part of an effort to assist the United States Space Force with the deliberate development, education and training of space professionals... MORE

2nd Air Force shield on blue and orange background

Space Force reveals official song: "Semper Supra"
September 21, 2022 — The U.S. Space Force, the newest military branch established in 2019, has officially adopted its own song titled "Semper Supra" that was unveiled during the 2022 Air & Space Forces Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 20. ... MORE

Kendall draws direct connection to mission success, diverse, fulfilled, accomplished Total Force
September 19, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall addresses issues from personnel to recruiting and China during his keynote address at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 19... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks at the 2022 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 19, 2022. The conference is a professional development seminar that offers the opportunity for Department of Defense personnel to participate in forums, speeches and workshops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

Space Force announces interservice opportunities
June 21, 2022 — The Space Force is accepting applications for the fiscal 2023 Interservice Transfer Program, which allows qualified individuals from other uniformed services to apply for transfer to active duty in the Space Force... MORE

U.S. Space Force releases grooming, uniform policy updates
May 24, 2022 — In a Space Force Guidance Memorandum published May 24, the Space Force announced updates to grooming and uniform policy that reflect the nation’s sixth service identity and culture... MORE

Graphic showing the updates to the service dress uniform.

Space Force releases officer promotion selection board results
February 28, 2022 — The Space Force selected 287 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel, and major during the service’s first combined Line of the Space Force officer promotion board held in October 2021... MORE

Digital University: Enabling a force for the future
February 7, 2022 — Maintaining the U.S. Space Force’s strategic advantage in the space domain requires cutting-edge technology, but it also takes a workforce that can effectively and efficiently leverage that technology. To develop its force for the future, the Space Force is working with industry to provide educational resources in topics like Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Product Management, Design, Cybersecurity and Cloud Architecture through its Digital University. ... MORE

History being made: AFW2's connection
December 29, 2021 — The United States Space Force celebrated a milestone recently; they are now two years old. On Dec. 20, 2019, then-President Donald J. Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act, establishing the first new military force since 1947... MORE

The United States Space Force celebrated a milestone last week. They are now two years old. On 20 December 2019, then President Donald J. Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act, establishing the first military force since 1947. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Shawn Sprayberry)

326th TRS celebrates U.S. Space Force’s 2nd birthday
December 27, 2021 — The 326th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland celebrated the U.S. Space Force’s 2nd birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony at Arnold Hall, Dec. 20... MORE

Two Airmen cut USSF 2nd birthday cake at JBSA-Lackland