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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: 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.

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

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)

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

U.S. Space Force achieves another milestone at Basic Military Training
May 8, 2021 — Another U.S. Space Force milestone was reached May 6 when the first all-Guardian flight graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The 31 men in Flight 429 and four women in Flight 430 were assigned to the 324th Training Squadron and were among the 571 recruits who completed 7 1/2 weeks of training... MORE

The first flight comprised entirely of U.S. Space Force Guardians graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training on May 6, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Thirty-one men comprised Flight 429, and four women were members of Flight 430. These 35 Guardians were among the total 571 graduates from the 324th Training Squadron. After graduation, the new Guardians will attend technical training at one of three bases: Vandenberg AFB, Calif.; Goodfellow AFB, Texas; and Keesler AFB, Miss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Thomas A. Coney)