Feb. 10, 2023 Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time Feb. 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This test launch is part of routine and periodic activities
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