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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)

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)

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

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... MORE

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... MORE

An image of a Space Force chief master sergeant rank insignia.

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... MORE

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... MORE

Cadet Kimo Martinez is pinned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Space Force during Air Force ROTC Detachment 825’s winter 2025 commissioning ceremony at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 21, 2025.

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... MORE

U.S. Space Force: Ensuring readiness in a contested space domain
November 24, 2025 — The modern battlefield extends far beyond land, sea, and air. Space has become a critical domain for national defense... MORE

U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) stands up Systems Delta 81 (SYD 81) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo. on Sept. 9, 2025. USAF Brig. Gen. Michelle Idle, mobilization assistant to the SSC commander, passes the SYD 81 guidon to USSF Col. Corey Klopstein, SYD 81 Commander. (USAF Photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

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

Space Force priorities: Acquisition, partnerships, Guardian development
September 26, 2025 — Acquisitions and sustainment are not just support functions; they are a warfighting imperative, said Space Force Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations, who provided the keynote address on the state of the Space Force at the Air and Space Forces Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference held at National Harbor, Maryland, on Sept. 23. ... 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

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

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

Around the Air Force: Resolute Force Pacific, Resolute Space 2025, Autonomous Collaborative Platforms
July 18, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, PACAF conducts its largest contingency-response exercise with REFORPAC, Guardians prepare to demonstrate Space Force capabilities with Resolute Space 2025 and the Air Force advances human machine teaming by flying ACPs alongside crewed fighter aircraft... MORE

Space Force releases master sergeant, technical sergeant and sergeant promotion cycle statistics
July 17, 2025 — Department of the Air Force officials have selected 90 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, 274 sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant and 459 Space Force specialist 4s for promotion to sergeant in the 25S7, 25S6 and 25S5 promotion cycles... MORE