June 2, 2026 STARCOM stands up C2 course to prepare Guardians for joint operations STARCOM graduated the first class of its new Space Component Staff Course, a four-week course based at Vandenberg SFB that prepares Guardians for assignments supporting combatant commands and joint operations across the force.
May 28, 2026 DAF announces top safety award winners for 2025 These top advocates have been lauded for weaving disciplined operations and meticulous risk management into every stage of their missions, from planning and preparation to execution and final assessment.
May 26, 2026 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.
May 20, 2026 SECAF visits Space Systems Command to meet with Air and Space Force leaders and industry professionals Space Systems Command welcomed SECAF Troy Meink to its Los Angeles AFB headquarters for a day-long visit that included mission briefings, performance recognition and inspirational discussion with early career personnel.
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.
May 4, 2026 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.
April 22, 2026 Space Force selects first Air Force Reservists to transfer into part-time work roles The Space Force announced that 247 Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields were selected for transfer into the service in part-time work roles. The announcement marks an important milestone in the implementation of the Space Force Personnel Management Act.
April 16, 2026 Air Force, Space Force meet recruiting goals 5 months ahead of schedule The Air Force and Space Force achieved annual recruiting goals five months ahead of schedule, enlisting 32,000 new active-duty Airmen and Guardians needed for the fiscal year.
April 16, 2026 Meink highlights need for talent, acquisition reform as keys to Space Force dominance During his Space Symposium remarks, SecAF spoke on how the talented, innovative personnel and acquisition transformation will fuel the service's success.
April 10, 2026 Space Force releases framework to forge future enlisted leaders This new strategy outlines a deliberate career-long path to guide Guardians as they transition from tactical-level experts to operational leaders to strategic-level thinkers.