Jan. 30, 2026 Space Force announces 2025 Polaris Award winners for Outstanding Guardian of the Year The Polaris Awards consist of four individual award categories representing the USSF Guardian Values of Character, Connection, Commitment, and Courage, in addition to a team award that exemplifies all Guardian Values.
Jan. 30, 2026 Space Force activates component command to NORTHCOM The command serves as the Space Force service component to U.S. Northern Command and is the seventh Space Force service component activation since November 2020.