Forging the future: 2026 Guardian Arena qualifiers kick off Aug. 3

The U.S. Space Force is launching the Guardian Arena Qualifiers, scheduled for Aug. 3-21, to test the readiness and resilience of Guardians, Airmen and civilian partners.

Space Force leaders connect with public, present 'Always Above' at Western Kentucky University

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, and Brig. Gen. Nick Hague participated in a panel discussion at Western Kentucky University to shed light on the Space Force's mission, current-day capabilities, and future vision.

Space Force makes historic debut in exercise Balikatan 2026, enhancing regional joint operations

Guardians integrated into JTF operations during exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines.

DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program

The DAF released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, which incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements. 

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.

Help available for Airmen, Guardians, civilians to mitigate lapse in appropriations impact

Assistance to reduce the impact of the government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians and their families is available through various means.

Additional Department of the Air Force guidance on implementing policy on prioritizing military excellence and readiness: General guidelines for involuntary separation

The Department of the Air Force released additional guidance for implementation of Executive Order 14183, "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness,"

First USSF Guardian launches into space with NASA mission

Col. Nick Hague, Space Force Guardian and NASA astronaut, will command the mission and join the Expedition 72 crew aboard the ISS, where they will conduct scientific research and maintenance activities.

Remarks by CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman at the 2024 Air & Space Forces Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference

Zealous Kepler 24: S4S’s inaugural staff exercise at Vandenberg SFB

The exercise was designed to prepare S4S for its wartime mission and involved tailored participation from subordinate units to refine and validate S4S’s organizational concepts of operational employment.