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Feb. 8, 2023
AFGSC leadership address questions from the field on missile base health concerns

The Commander and Command Chief, Air Force Global Strike Command, held two virtual town halls on Jan. 30 with AFGSC leadership teams and Airmen from the nuclear enterprise to discuss concerns from Airmen about the “Malmstrom Initiative Slide Deck.”
Feb. 4, 2023
F-22 Safely Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon Off South Carolina Coast

A U.S. Air Force fighter safely shot down a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a written statement.
Jan. 27, 2023
Department of the Air Force review to improve domestic violence support to victims

The secretary of the Air Force directed a 90-day cross-functional review Jan. 25 to comprehensively assess how domestic violence victims are supported in the Department of the Air Force.
Jan. 26, 2023
VCSO inspires next generation of Guardians at Virginia Tech

More than 150 cadets arrived at Virginia Tech’s Goodwin Hall January 20-22, 2023, for Detachment 857’s Space Training and Readiness Squadron (STARS) Align event focused on professional development.
Jan. 24, 2023
USSF,USCG partner to strengthen presence in space domain

The United States Space Force Science, Technology, and Research Directorate and United States Coast Guard Research and Development Center solidified their commitment to collaborate and enhance space capabilities for the joint warfighter through a new memorandum of understanding signing Jan.
Jan. 23, 2023
U.S. Air Force Selects Howard University for Science Research Partnership

The Department of the Air Force has selected Howard University as the first Historically Black College or University to lead a University Affiliated Research Center. The center will be focused on tactical autonomy technology for military systems and Howard University will receive $12 million per
Jan. 23, 2023
SDA Layered Network of Military Satellites now known as “Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture”

The Space Development Agency’s resilient layered network of military satellites and supporting elements is now the “Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture” or PWSA.
Jan. 20, 2023
Readout of Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman’s Travel to Canada

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman traveled to Canada Jan. 18-20 to reaffirm the strong bilateral space partnership and deepen ties between the U.S. Space Force and Royal Canadian Air Force.
Jan. 18, 2023
CSO releases Lines of Effort

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman released the force's three lines of effort. Click the links below for more information on the LOEs.LOE 1 - Field Combat-Ready Forces LOE 2 - Amplify the Guardian Spirit LOE 3 - Partner to Win
Jan. 12, 2023
DoD rescinds COVID-19 vaccination mandate

On Jan. 10, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III rescinded the Aug. 24, 2021, memorandum mandating that members of the Armed Forces under DoD authority be vaccinated against COVID-19, and the memorandum of Nov. 30, 2021, pertaining to the vaccination of National Guard and Reserve personnel. This