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Oct. 4, 2023
Going the distance: A Guardian’s marathon journey realized through DAF Sports

Through the Department of the Air Force Sports program, a life-long dream of running a marathon became an affordable reality for one U.S. Space Force Guardian.
Oct. 2, 2023
Army’s JTAGS mission transfers to USSF

The U.S. Army’s Joint Tactical Ground Station missile warning system mission officially transferred to the U.S. Space Force Oct. 1.
Oct. 2, 2023
Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the passage of a continuing resolution

Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
Sept. 29, 2023
DOD announces new actions to prevent suicide in the military

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released a memo directing urgent actions to address suicide in the military community.
Sept. 29, 2023
Changes in domestic violence response highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall directed changes to bolster the Department of the Air Force's domestic violence prevention and response efforts. In alignment with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, these changes highlight the DAF's ongoing commitment to focusing on the experience of
Sept. 26, 2023
White House displays Guardian’s child’s Space Force art

On Sept. 26, First Lady Jill Biden announced the creation of The Military Children’s Corner at the White House in 2023, dedicating the new art display to the nation’s military children.
Sept. 26, 2023
Readout of CSO and CMSSF’s Travel to Japan

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna traveled to Japan Sep. 21-26 to support modernizing the U.S.-Japan Alliance and bolstering integrated deterrence through enhanced space security cooperation.
Sept. 25, 2023
SECAF authorizes Space Force Good Conduct Medal

U.S. Space Force Guardians are now eligible to receive the Space Force Good Conduct Medal (SFGCM) if eligibility criteria are met, effective immediately. This medal recognizes “exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity of enlisted members of the United States Space Force,” according to a
Sept. 22, 2023
Space Force accepts second weather satellite through NOAA partnership

The U.S. Space Force accepted the transfer of a second geostationary weather satellite from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to extend persistent weather coverage of the Indian Ocean region until the 2030 timeframe.
Sept. 21, 2023
DOD highlights 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' resources

The Defense Department is providing resources that will feature useful information for veterans who may have been impacted by the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.