June 4, 2021 Department of the Air Force announces fourth Vanguard program The Department of the Air Force announced June 4 the designation of Rocket Cargo as the fourth Vanguard program as part of its transformational science and technology portfolio identified in the DAF 2030 Science and Technology strategy for the next decade. Additionally, the U.S. Space Force was
May 28, 2021 DAF releases FY22 budget proposal, journeys to the Air and Space Forces of 2030 Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs The Department of the Air Force released its Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal, May 28, focusing on investing in people and capability, building the future force and delivering joint lethality and effectiveness.
May 25, 2021 Senate committee considers Frank Kendall’s nomination to be the 26th Air Force secretary Frank Kendall told the Senate Armed Services Committee May 25 that if he is confirmed as the 26th Secretary of the Air Force he will continue reshaping the Air and Space forces to confront near-peer adversaries such as China, nurture the Space Force’s successful evolution and ensure that Airmen,
May 20, 2021 Acting SecAF and CSO visit Cape Canaveral SFS The acting Secretary of the Air Force, John P. Roth, and the Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, visited Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, May 17, 2021.
May 19, 2021 DAF RELEASES UPDATE ON TELEWORK AND REMOTE WORK GUIDANCE The Department of the Air Force recently released updated guidance concerning the use of telework and remote work for all civilian employees and service members worldwide, to include active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen and active duty Guardians.
May 17, 2021 DAF policy gives Space Force officers flexibility competing for promotion Eligible officers, who meet certain conditions, may soon request exclusion from consideration for the next higher grade.
May 7, 2021 Roth, Brown, Raymond present Air & Space Forces priorities to Congress Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth told a congressional subcommittee Friday that both the Air and Space forces are moving decisively to confront new and emerging threats, including those from China and Russia, while also devoting resources “to rid our ranks of corrosive elements and
May 6, 2021 Guardian named as finalist for “Sammies” award Chong Le, a Space Force civilian has been named as a finalist for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, also known as the “Sammies” in the Safety, Security and International Affairs category.
May 6, 2021 Space Force unveils its ‘vision for a digital service’ Building on formal guidance issued last fall by the Chief of Space Operations to “Create a Digital Service to Accelerate Innovation,” a new document outlining U.S. Space Force’s “Vision for a Digital Service” was released today. The Vision provides a clear description of what it means to be a
April 26, 2021 U.S., Israel expand cooperation to the space domain The U.S. Space Force hosted its first Space Engagement Talks (SET) with the Israeli Air Force during separate virtual sessions April 19-20.