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 The Next Frontier: Space Force Medicine focuses on people, policy in 2026 The U.S. Air Force Surgeon General’s Space Force Medical Operations Directorate is directing its focus in 2026 on its most vital component: the medical experts who support the Guardian warfighter.
Jan. 6, 2026 Space Force publishes further guidance on physical fitness The Space Force is strengthening its commitment to Guardian well-being with the Holistic Health Approach, focusing on long-term readiness and increasing positive behaviors. As part of this initiative, the service is implementing new guidelines for the Human Performance Assessment.
Dec. 19, 2025 CSO delivers birthday message to Guardians CSO Saltzman delivers his annual birthday message to Guardians.
Dec. 16, 2025 DAF updates medical shaving profile guidance to align with Secretary of War grooming policy The Department of the Air Force updated its medical guidance for shaving profiles to align with the Secretary of War’s grooming standards.
Dec. 11, 2025 Meink sets agenda for innovation, acquisition reform at Spacepower 2025 Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink delivered a keynote address during the Space Force Association’s Spacepower Convention.
Nov. 20, 2025 GT 254: AFGSC validates reliability, readiness of ICBM force with Minuteman III test launch AFGSC conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg SFB, California. The evaluated the ongoing reliability, operational readiness and accuracy of the ICBM system, a cornerstone of America's national defense.
Nov. 17, 2025 US Space Force establishes Combat Forces Command, welcomes new FLDCOM commander Space Operations Command is officially redesignated as U.S. Space Force Combat Forces Command, marking a significant shift in the command's focus toward enhanced combat readiness and integrated space defense.
Sept. 26, 2025 US Space Force releases new Human Performance and Readiness manual All Guardians are now required to complete a Human Performance Assessment once a year if they are enrolled in the Continuous Fitness Assessment Personalized Readiness Integrated Through Monitoring and Engagement study and twice per year if they are not.
Sept. 23, 2025 Saltzman: maintaining US lead in space demands faster, more focused capability delivery Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman delivers his keynote address at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference.