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.
April 28, 2026 DAF launches plan to bolster AI workforce The DAF recently approved a new strategy to build and maintain a highly skilled AI workforce to secure a technological and competitive advantage.
April 13, 2026 STARCOM hiring surge aims to fill more than 400 civilian positions The Space Training and Readiness Command is expanding its civilian workforce with a hiring surge of more than 400 positions across the country, supporting its role as the service’s field command for accessions, training, testing, wargaming and education.
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.
March 11, 2026 Year of the mentor: Going beyond training To improve rider safety and skills, the DoW is implementing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Rider Mentor Program, which pairs service members with experienced motorcyclists as an alternative path for completing advanced training.
March 3, 2026 Space Force strengthens partnerships at 45th Cobra Gold The presence of Guardians at Cobra Gold signals the continued evolution of the Space Force. It reinforces the U.S.-Thai alliance by enhancing multinational crisis response, mission effectiveness and capability across all domains.
Feb. 13, 2026 USSF graduates first class from Captain’s Leadership Course The U.S. Space Force graduated the inaugural class of its Captain’s Leadership Course at Texas A&M University, marking another milestone in the service’s effort to develop space-focused leaders prepared for joint operations.
Aug. 1, 2025 RESOLUTE SPACE 25: Space Force aggressors aim to stress, test friendly forces U.S. Space Force Aggressors from Space Training and Readiness Command created a realistic, threat-informed environment pitted against operational forces as part of RESOLUTE SPACE 25.
July 9, 2025 RESOLUTE SPACE 25: Guardians ready to lead service’s largest exercise More than 700 Guardians around the world are prepared to participate in a U.S. Space Force led large-scale exercise, Resolute Space 2025, which will demonstrate the Space Force’s preparedness for complex, large-scale military operations.
June 17, 2025 Best defense: A good ‘offensive’ Members of 4th Space Operations Squadron, multiple U.S. Air Force security forces units and other military units stationed along Colorado’s Front Range participated in a military exercise at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site last week.