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Jan. 18, 2023
CSO releases Lines of Effort

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman released the force's three lines of effort. Click the links below for more information on the LOEs.LOE 1 - Field Combat-Ready Forces LOE 2 - Amplify the Guardian Spirit LOE 3 - Partner to Win
Jan. 12, 2023
DoD rescinds COVID-19 vaccination mandate

On Jan. 10, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III rescinded the Aug. 24, 2021, memorandum mandating that members of the Armed Forces under DoD authority be vaccinated against COVID-19, and the memorandum of Nov. 30, 2021, pertaining to the vaccination of National Guard and Reserve personnel. This
Jan. 12, 2023
Seven Nations Meet to Address Space Security

The Department of Defense participated in the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals Board, hosted by the New Zealand Defense Force and New Zealand Ministry of Defense, December 6-8.
Jan. 11, 2023
Department of the Air Force releases policy on Military Parental Leave Program

The Department of the Air Force announced the expansion of the Military Parental Leave Program for Airmen and Guardians via guidance memorandum, which mirrors the Department of Defense’s Directive-type Memorandum 23-001 – “Expansion of the Military Parental Leave Program.”Effective Dec. 27, 2022,
Jan. 10, 2023
Department of the Air Force recognizes National Mentoring Month

The Department of the Air Force will promote and cultivate a mentoring culture to show Airmen and Guardians how mentoring can help maximize their full potential in January 2023 following President Biden’s proclamation on Dec 30, 2022. The theme this year is: “Love your mentoring journey.” The DAF
Jan. 9, 2023
Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians

Both the Air and Space Forces released the new Waist-to-Height Ratio BCP policy in January, with assessments to begin April 2023.
Jan. 4, 2023
DEL 5 ISRD operations superintendent wins William O. Studeman award

A Space Delta 5 (DEL 5) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division (ISRD) operations superintendent recently was notified of their accomplishment of winning the William O. Studeman award early this month.The winner, U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Josef Margetiak, was selected for this
Dec. 29, 2022
STARCOM Guardian recognized as one of USSF’s best

Tech. Sgt. Jake Harris grew up in a community just outside the gates of Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, where he was surrounded by patriotism. This sense of patriotism was fostered by many active-duty and retired military members who were his leaders, coaches, and role models through his
Dec. 23, 2022
Space Force Senior Leaders visit Guardians standing watch at Thule AB

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman embarked on a two-day visit to Thule Air Base, Greenland, Dec. 21-22, 2022.
Dec. 21, 2022
Space Systems Command Guardians Providing STEM Outreach to Area Schools

For the third year in a row, United States Space Force personnel, including Guardians from Space Systems Command (SSC), are visiting schools across the United States and around the world this month as part of the STEMtoSpace program.