16 Jul 2020

Space Force selects 2.4K space operators for transfer beginning Sept. 1

Following the May application window for active-duty Airmen in specified career fields to volunteer to transfer to the U.S. Space Force, the service has selected 2,410 members in the organic space specialties of space operations (13S) and space systems operations (1C6) for transfer beginning Sept. 1.

8 Jul 2020

Department of the Air Force stands up Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Department of the Air Force, in support of both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, stood up a special task force June 9, to address the issue of racial, ethnic and other demographic disparities and their impact on the forces.

30 Jun 2020

USSF field command structure reduces command layers, focuses on space warfighter needs

The Department of the Air Force and the United States Space Force have finalized the new service’s organizational structure for echelons below the headquarters, reflecting the newest branch of the armed forces’ guiding principles of being a lean, agile and mission-focused organization.

24 Jun 2020

USSF Commercial SATCOM Office announces development of new security program

The U.S. Space Force Commercial Satellite Communications Office recently announced the development of its Infrastructure Asset Pre-Assessment Program.

24 Jun 2020

Department of the Air Force Inspector General, Independent Racial Disparity Review

On June 2, 2020, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett directed the Department of the Air Force Inspector General Lt. Gen. Sami D. Said to conduct a review into racial disparity within the Department of the Air Force.

17 Jun 2020

Department of Defense Releases Defense Space Strategy

Today the Secretary for Defense released the Defense Space Strategy, which identifies how Department of Defense will advance spacepower to be able to compete, deter, and win in a complex security environment characterized by great power competition.

9 Jun 2020

Senate confirms Brown to be 22nd Air Force Chief of Staff on unanimous vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., June 9 to be the 22nd Air Force Chief of Staff, clearing the way for the decorated pilot and experienced commander to become the first African-American in history to lead a branch of the U.S. military as its highest-ranking officer.

9 Jun 2020

8K Airmen volunteer to go to Space

During the month of May, more than 8,500 active-duty Airmen within 13 eligible officer and enlisted career fields volunteered to build the ranks of the newly-created U.S. Space Force.

28 May 2020

U.S. Space Force debuts new recruiting ad entitled ‘Make History’

The U.S. Space Force is releasing a new recruiting ad May 28 designed to encourage people to join the newly-formed military service while also framing the service’s  purpose and mission for the broader public. The 30 second-ad, dubbed “Make History,” opens with a star-filled evening sky followed quickly by scenes of space-related activities, launches and technology. “I see the future,” the narrator says. “I see exploration and courage. I see myself; the future is where I’ll make history.”

26 May 2020

US Space Force to train space professionals in Space Warfighting Disciplines

Without highly trained space professionals, the U.S. Space Force cannot be lethal for troops on the ground, it cannot ensure the safety of the American public, nor can it defend against near-peer adversaries.