News

Jan. 8, 2024
Civilian Development Nomination Window opens Jan. 10

Civilian employees in the grades of GS-07 through GS-15 (and equivalents) may apply for more than 40 civilian development opportunities starting Jan. 10.
Jan. 4, 2024
Air University launches Space Force track at SOS

Air University now offers a Space Force-focused track at Squadron Officer School to address the primary level education needs of Guardians and total force Airmen in space-focused career fields.
Jan. 4, 2024
DAF sets documentation requirements for pet travel expense reimbursement

The Defense Travel Management Office announced a new policy to cover pet travel expenses, including pet transportation and quarantine fees, in June 2023.
Jan. 3, 2024
USSF accepting proposals for third research opportunity under the USSF University Consortium

The research opportunity will involve a minimum of three universities, with one taking the lead in research efforts. The lead university will be responsible for partnering with team member institutions and coordinating ASPP research subtopics.
Jan. 3, 2024
Inaugural Exercise RED SKIES elevates USSF readiness

Exercise RED SKIES 24 achieved success during its inaugural execution from Dec. 11-15. RED SKIES represents the U.S. Space Force's latest service exercise, emphasizing the orbital warfare (OW) discipline, which applies orbital dynamics and satellite flight to Space Force operations.
Jan. 3, 2024
National Museum of the US Air Force opens new exhibit honoring the enlisted force

A new exhibit highlighting the Department of the Air Force’s enlisted personnel is the newest permanent exhibit at the national museum of the USAF.
Dec. 29, 2023
United States Space Force launches seventh X-37B mission

The United States Space Force, in partnership with SpaceX, successfully launched USSF-52 on a Falcon Heavy rocket at 8:07 p.m. Eastern Time, Dec. 28, 2023, from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A.
Dec. 22, 2023
DAF senior leaders, spouses deliver holiday message

SecAF, CSO, CMSSF and spouses deliver their holiday message.
Dec. 20, 2023
Remarks by CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman at the Space Force Association Spacepower Conference

Remarks by CSO at the Space Force Association Spacepower Conference.
Dec. 20, 2023
DAF announces Spark Tank 2024 finalists

The Spark Tank team presented the top 15 ideas identified through pairwise voting and subject matter expert evaluations from this year’s pool of submissions. DAF senior leaders convened to review and discuss the merits of each idea, reaching consensus to identify Spark Tank 2024’s six finalists.