March 11, 2026 DAF space medicine leaders, civilian partners strategize policy at inaugural Space Force Medicine Summit The Air Force Surgeon General’s Space Force Medical Operations Directorate hosted more than 100 DAF leaders and civilian partners for the inaugural Space Force Medicine Stakeholder Summit to align efforts to improve Guardian medical support.
Feb. 24, 2026 Aligning air, space power: Operational perspectives at the AFA Warfare Symposium The 2026 Warfare Symposium convenes air and space leaders from across the joint force to discuss the future of combat operations.
Feb. 23, 2026 US Space Forces Southern collaborates with space industry in radar site visit The engagement focused on potential integration opportunities for increased space domain awareness through advancing radar technology and global expansion into the Western Hemisphere.
Feb. 11, 2026 CSO opens Commandant’s Lecture Series at Johns Hopkins University Gen. Chance Saltzman delivered opening remarks for the U.S. Space Force Delta 13 Commandant’s Lecture Series at Johns Hopkins University.
Jan. 29, 2026 USSF field commands successfully launch GPS III Space Vehicle 09 into orbit Once operational, the Lockheed Martin-built SV09 adds another highly capable M-Code satellite to the constellation, increasing overall system functionalities in geolocation, navigation and system resilience.
Jan. 23, 2026 Vandenberg SFB announces new strategic plan To meet the needs of the U.S. Space Force, the plan is built around three core pillars, Mission, People and the Future, and is designed to guide the base through an era of increased operational demand and technological change.
Jan. 7, 2026 Space Flag 26-1 expands, advances electromagnetic warfare tactics Space Training and Readiness Command concluded its largest iteration of Space Flag, Dec. 19, 2025, challenging Guardians as well as joint partners in a contested environment designed to mirror real-world conflict.
Jan. 6, 2026 Space Force selects 49 Guardians for promotion in CMSgt, SMSgt cycles; lists post Jan. 8 Space Force officials selected 12 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 25E9 promotion cycle and 37 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant in the 26E8 promotion cycle.
Dec. 23, 2025 US Space Forces Japan celebrates first year of activation As the newest independent service in the War Department and a newly activated component in the Indo-Pacific region, this small but essential team of Guardians advances space expertise for Japan and joint partners.
Dec. 18, 2025 SLD 45, KSC, NASA host Reverse Industry Day to shape future of space launch Space Launch Delta 45, Kennedy Space Center and NASA recently hosted a Reverse Industry Day, bringing together commercial launch providers to discuss the future of space launch operations on the Eastern Range.