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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
June 15, 2022
USSF announces Interservice Transfer Opportunities

The U.S. Space Force is accepting FY23 Interservice Transfer Program (IST) applications from June 15–30, 2022. The IST allows qualified individuals from other Uniformed Services to apply for transfer to active duty in the United States Space Force to fill select career fields. In order to be
June 9, 2022
Department of the Air Force selects 460 Guardians for promotion in the 22S7, 22S6 and 22S5 cycles; lists post June 14

Department of the Air Force officials have selected 267 Space Force specialist 4s for promotion to sergeant, 109 sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant and 84 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant in the 22S7, 22S6 and 22S5 promotion cycles.
June 8, 2022
U.S. Space Force selects Arizona State University for partnership

The U.S. Space Force and Arizona State University signed an agreement here Tuesday making ASU the newest member of the service’s University Partnership Program.USSF Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Dr. Lisa Costa joined ASU President Michael M. Crow on the Tempe campus to finalize the
May 25, 2022
‘Power of partnerships’: SECDEF gives commencement speech to AF Academy’s Class of 2022

Secretary of Defense Austin gives commencement speech to Class of '22.
May 25, 2022
Service Members, Civilians Recognized for Sexual Assault Prevention, Victim Support

The Defense Department recognized the recipients of the Liz Blanc Exceptional SARC of the Year Award and the Promoting Excellence in Prevention Award.