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Aug. 22, 2022
STARCOM executes first JNTC-accredited, largest SPACE FLAG exercise ever

Space Training and Readiness Command completed its first exercise iteration of SPACE FLAG (SPACE FLAG 22-3) since being accredited by the Joint Staff as a Joint National Training Capability.
Aug. 1, 2022
U.S. Space Force conducts innovative talent acquisition process

In May 2022, the U.S. Space Force held a Cyber Constructive Service (CCS) Credit Board, in which the service called for applications from civilian cyber professionals to become cyber officers in the Space Force.Casting a wide net, approximately 1,000 people attended a virtual conference, with more
July 28, 2022
Lt. Gen. Chance Saltzman nominated to be next Space Force Chief of Space Operations

Lt. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman has been nominated to be U.S. Space Force’s next Chief of Space Operations.If confirmed by the Senate, Saltzman will become the service’s highest ranking officer and the second Chief of Space Operations in the young service’s history. Saltzman will step into the position
July 27, 2022
U.S. Space Force TMO visits Space Systems Command, taps into Guardian Ideal to develop path forward

SSC spearheads civilian hiring pilot program to acquire talent in space industry for U.S. Space ForceThe U.S. Space Force’s Talent Management Office (TMO) conducted a town hall meeting at Space Systems Command to discuss and reinforce the implementation of the Guardian Ideal, July 13.
July 20, 2022
Air Force prepares for newly approved COVID-19 vaccine: Novavax provides new option for unvaccinated Airmen, Guardians

The Air Force will soon have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available after the U.S Food and Drug Administration authorized it for emergency use and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed it as another primary series option for adults ages 18 years and older.
July 20, 2022
US Air and Space Forces senior leaders emphasize need for strong alliances and ‘interoperability’ on European tour

The senior-most civilian and military leaders of the Air and Space Forces crisscrossed Europe the week of July 10 carrying separate itineraries but a singular message - the importance of tight relationships with allies and partners, and the need to forge seamless "day-zero interoperability" that is
July 18, 2022
Space Development Agency Makes Awards for 28 Satellites to Build Tranche 1 Tracking Layer

The Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the award of two prototype agreements with a total potential value over $1.3 billion for the establishment of the Tranche 1 (T1) Tracking Layer, providing the initial missile warning/missile tracking warfighting capability of the National Defense
July 13, 2022
CSO visits RAF Feltwell, recognizes Guardians

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond met with Guardians, Airmen and leadership during a recent visit to Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, July 12, 2022.
July 13, 2022
Department of the Air Force completes USSPACECOM draft environmental assessment

The Department of the Air Force has completed the draft environmental assessment of the preferred alternative and other five reasonable alternatives for U.S. Space Command headquarters as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The draft document was made available July 13 for a
June 29, 2022
Air Force hosts service chiefs to discuss JADC2

The meeting focused on the Defense Department’s progress and projections for JADC2 in order to identify opportunities for the services to align their developmental efforts and to identify the obstacles that may frustrate moving forward to achieve the objectives of JADC2 in support of the joint