May 13, 2026 2026 USO Guardian of the Year: STARCOM instructor helps shape next generation of Guardians The USO recognized Gudgeon in part for his actions during two separate medical emergencies involving trainees. During one incident in a dining facility, Gudgeon responded after identifying a trainee choking.
April 28, 2026 Historic Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Skid Strip renovated for modern space mission needs After a two-year, large-scale renovation, the previously aging runway has been transformed into a modern, unified strip ready to support some of the nation’s heaviest military aircraft and payloads.
April 24, 2026 STARCOM activates 593rd Test and Evaluation Squadron to grow space test workforce The U.S. Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command activated the 593rd Test and Evaluation Squadron during a ceremony April 20, strengthening how the service develops its test and evaluation experts.
April 24, 2026 Space Coast leads the way as 250 students take oath of enlistment In a powerful display of patriotism and community pride, more than 250 Brevard County students raised their right hand at Viera High School, committing to serving the nation during the 2026 Enlistment Ceremony of the Space Coast.
April 20, 2026 45th Weather Squadron Enables Joint Recovery Efforts in Human Spaceflight From launch to splashdown, human spaceflight is often viewed through the lens of rockets and spacecraft. Less visible, but equally critical, is the joint network of organizations working behind the scenes to ensure astronauts return safely to Earth. At the center of that effort, the 45th Weather
April 13, 2026 STARCOM hiring surge aims to fill more than 400 civilian positions The Space Training and Readiness Command is expanding its civilian workforce with a hiring surge of more than 400 positions across the country, supporting its role as the service’s field command for accessions, training, testing, wargaming and education.
April 2, 2026 Space Launch Delta 45 supports historic Artemis II mission From oversight of range operations to planning potential emergency response, members of SLD 45 personnel assisted with historic Artemis II launch.
March 18, 2026 Architects of the exercise: Bringing the space domain to life for Freedom Shield 26 Freedom Shield 26 is a recurring exercise between the South Korea and the United States, in collaboration with the United Nations Command, ensuring continuous preparedness for military forces on the Korean Peninsula.
March 12, 2026 Galaxy program offers intensive leadership development for Guardian officers, civilians Guardians and government civilians looking to boost their USSF careers even higher have a unique opportunity via Space Systems Command’s Galaxy program, a junior force rapid professional-development program that provides a fast, flexible, rapid capability delivery experience for early career Space
March 11, 2026 Year of the mentor: Going beyond training To improve rider safety and skills, the DoW is implementing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Rider Mentor Program, which pairs service members with experienced motorcyclists as an alternative path for completing advanced training.