News

Jan. 9, 2024
Space Force authorizes new service-specific civilian awards

The U.S. Space Force has established new service-specific awards and recognition for civilians effective 4 January 2024.
Jan. 8, 2024
USSF announces selections for Space Strategic Technology Institute 2

This opportunity will focus on procurement of technologies relating to spaceflight experimentation and space-related signal, energy, and transportation technologies.
Jan. 8, 2024
‘Are You Ready?’: DAF marks National Mentoring Month

NMM was launched in January 2002 to connect people invested in the mentoring movement and to help people accomplish their personal and professional goals.
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.