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Oct. 1, 2022
Space Development Agency transfers to USSF

The Space Development Agency, responsible for rapid delivery of space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter, transferred to the U.S. Space Force, Oct. 1, 2022, as part of a planned realignment mandated by Congress in the National Defense Authorization Act.
Sept. 30, 2022
Senate Confirms Saltzman to be Space Force’s next Chief of Space Operations

The Senate Sept. 29 easily confirmed Lt. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman to be the U.S. Space Force’s next Chief of Space Operations, positioning him to lead the nation’s newest military service at a crucial moment in its young and still evolving life.With his confirmation in hand as well as his promotion
Sept. 30, 2022
First USSF direct commission program cyber officer graduates from OTS

The first U.S. Space Force cyber officer commissioned through the Direct Commission Program graduated from Officer Training School Sept 30. The Direct Commission Program aims to accession top talent directly from industry with a focus on Space Force cyber needs in FY22. To fill this need, the USSF
Sept. 30, 2022
Department of the Air Force updates policy for pregnant OTS applicants

The Department of the Air Force has updated a policy to allow women, both enlisted and civilian, to apply and compete for an Officer Training School commission while pregnant. Under the new guidance reflected in DAF Manual 36-2032, Military Recruiting and Accessions, pregnant Airmen, Guardians and
Sept. 23, 2022
Defense Department moving ahead on recommendations to combat sexual assault

The DoD now has a framework in place to track the implementation and effectiveness of its efforts to stop sexual assault and harassment, which includes regular progress reviews through senior leadership forums.
Sept. 23, 2022
Austin pledges to 'ease the load' for service members 

The Defense Department laid out an array of efforts — some already underway and some on the horizon — that address the needs of married service members and their families, as well as single service members.
Sept. 21, 2022
One year later: CMSSF discusses Space Force, importance of people

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman shared an update during his keynote speech at the Status of the Space Force session at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference here Sept. 20. Discussing the Space Force’s accomplishments over the past year, which
Sept. 21, 2022
Jones explains how DAF is preparing for global competition

As the nation increases its focus on strategic competition, Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones highlighted the imperative for the Department of the Air Force to stay ahead of the pacing challenges.
Sept. 20, 2022
Gen Raymond reflects on highlights of Space Force’s achievements and predicts ‘great history ahead’

In a speech that was as much an unofficial farewell as a proud update of the U.S. Space Force’s youthful evolution, Chief of Space Operations, Gen. John “Jay” Raymond told an influential audience Sept. 20 that the service is on a strong footing and that it has deftly avoided two major traps.The
Sept. 20, 2022
Space Force reveals official song: "Semper Supra"

Every branch of the armed forces has an official song, from"The Army Goes Rolling Along" to "The Marines' Hymn." Each song is part ofthe services' foundation and represents its values, traditions and culture. The U.S. Space Force, the newest military branch established in 2019, hasofficially adopted