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Nov. 1, 2021
United States Space Force Long-Term Science and Technology Challenges

The purpose of this memo is to identify Science and Technology challenges the United States Space Force must overcome in the next 10 to 35 years in order to continue deterring and defeating aggression in protection of U.S. national interests in space.
Oct. 21, 2021
Air Force Materiel Command reaches IOC as servicing major command for Space Force

The Air Force Materiel Command declared Initial Operational Capability for its support to the U.S. Space Force on Oct. 1, 2021. The IOC milestone means AFMC is well on its way to fully supporting the Space Force as its Servicing Major Command for Space Force-assigned Airmen.
Oct. 20, 2021
DAF COVID-19 military vaccination deadlines approaches

Nov. 2 is the deadline for active-component Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, followed by Dec. 2 for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel.
Oct. 15, 2021
SSC Data-Management Software Plays Critical Role in SDA, Afghanistan Airlift

Sophisticated data management and analytic software programs are not only enhancing Space Systems Command’s (SSC) ability to carry out its Space Domain Awareness mission, but also have been leveraged to provide a rapid response to humanitarian crises across the globe.“Data is the life blood of our
Oct. 13, 2021
AFTC, USSF: a critical link to the future of Space Test

Space capabilities intended to survive and operate in a warfighting domain require significant changes to how systems are designed, tested and fielded. Because of this, the Air Force Test Center and U.S. Space Force are dedicated partners in leveraging Test Center resources, plans, and processes to
Oct. 5, 2021
VCSO visits SSC, shares vision for new field command

U.S. Space Force Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David D. Thompson met with Guardians and Airmen during his visit to Space Systems Command Oct. 4, marking his first visit to SSC since its activation.
Sept. 30, 2021
Space Force selects more than 900 personnel to transfer FY22

The Space Force, working with the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, has selected 670 active-duty service members and 259 civilians to transfer into the Space Force during fiscal year 2022. These volunteers come from the pool of candidates who applied in March 2021 and members who are currently assigned
Sept. 29, 2021
Space Force, Purdue partner on STEM education, innovation

The Space Force established an agreement with Purdue University Sept. 29, making Purdue the latest entrant into the Space Force’s University Partnership Program.
Sept. 28, 2021
Space Force upskilling Guardians with process mapping and automation

The Space Force held its first Robotic Process Automation Workshop to explore how to effectively leverage bots to execute repetitive processes, as part of efforts to modernize the world-class fighting force at the speed of relevance. Permanent staff from the U.S. Space Force Space Operations
Sept. 27, 2021
DoD Authorizes a Temporary Increase to 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates for Certain Locations

The Department of Defense has temporarily authorized increases in the 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates for 56 housing markets (commonly referred to as Military Housing Areas, MHAs) across the U.S. Uniformed service members who have incurred increased housing costs above their current BAH