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April 6, 2020
VAFB Space Cowboys remain mission ready

The 2nd Space Launch Squadron is home to the Space Force’s only hands-on space lift mission in support of the Minotaur launch vehicle. The Airmen who support this vital mission have been dubbed ‘Space Cowboys.’
April 1, 2020
AEHF-6 feet apart; 45th SW supports launch of first USSF rocket payload safely during pandemic

In our current reality of self-quarantine, scarcely stocked grocery stores and temporarily closed establishments, one thing that cannot afford to be halted is the launch mission of the United States Space Force. On March 26, 2020, in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, the 45th Space Wing and their
Feb. 28, 2020
Vandenberg all call addresses future of space

Members from the 30th SW gathered to listen as Mastalir and Hogan discussed information about the United States Space Force and what that means for the installation and members assigned. They also addressed upcoming improvements and upgrades across the base to include facilities, equipment and
Feb. 27, 2020
Kirtland is an integral hub for U.S. Space Force

Kirtland’s 52,000 acres have been referred to as a national security complex—where 108 mission partners under five different Air Force major commands, and the Departments of the Air Force and Energy, populate the mega base. Now this includes elements of the newly created sixth armed service—the
Jan. 27, 2020
U.S. Space Force seeks civilians to join staff

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – The U.S. Space Force, the new branch of the Armed Forces established Dec. 20, has begun advertising to fill civilian staff positions in its initial headquarters, called the Office of the Chief of Space Operations. Advertisements for the first 35 positions were posted last week,
Dec. 27, 2019
14th Air Force Redesignated as Space Operations Command

By order of Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, effective Dec. 20, 2019, Fourteenth Air Force was officially redesignated as Space Operations Command.Air Force military and civilian personnel previously assigned to Fourteenth Air Force are now assigned to SpOC by virtue of the