9 Dec 2020

2 famed bases re-designated to highlight Space Force connection

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Patrick Air Force Base were formally re-designated Dec. 9, as facilities central to the mission of the U.S. Space Force during a ceremony rich in symbolism that further confirmed the nation’s commitment to operating in and defending space.

7 Dec 2020

Department of the Air Force moves Physical Fitness Assessments to April 2021, removes waist measurement from composite score permanently

To ensure social distancing practices remain in place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to give Airmen and Guardians time to prepare, testing was delayed from October to January and is now further delayed to April.

3 Dec 2020

Space Cockpit a new way to visualize space operations

On Nov. 11, the United States Space Force surpassed another milestone when it marked the one-year operational anniversary of the Space Cockpit.

3 Dec 2020

DAF looks to sponsor USSF members for Udacity Nanodegree

The U.S. Space Force Chief Technology and Innovation Office and the Department of the Air Force Digital University team are looking to sponsor USSF members, both military and civilian, from any career field and rank to earn an Udacity Nanodegree! Applicants should be highly self-motivated with some technical background.

1 Dec 2020

Air Force hits record retention levels, reviews voluntary force management efforts

The Department of the Air Force is seeing its highest retention levels in 20 years, second only to rates recorded shortly after 9/11 in 2002.

20 Nov 2020

Building digital literacy through Digital University

Digital University strives to fit the needs of all Airmen by providing 100,000 licenses to access more than 12,000 courses.

19 Nov 2020

Department of the Air Force restores previous military tuition assistance cap and AF COOL funding

The Department of the Air Force restored military tuition assistance to $4,500 per fiscal year and Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online preparatory course funding for fiscal year 2021, effective immediately.

18 Nov 2020

Barrett discusses critical role of new service

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett addressed the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics during the first virtual Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery (ASCEND) event, on the importance of the newest service in the Department of Defense, Nov. 16.

10 Nov 2020

Doubling Down on Space Safety

Recently, the Air Force Safety Center transferred the Space Safety Division to the United States Space Force as one of the first blended organizations in the Department.

9 Nov 2020

Raymond document outlines Space Force’s management practices, priorities, and identity

Chief of Space Operations, Gen. John Raymond, unveiled Nov. 9 a seminal document that aims to cement the new service’s purpose and identity while also outlining specific management principles for guiding the Space Force’s development, future and success.