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 8, 2026 Space Force releases officer career development path The framework ensures officers develop a multidisciplinary foundation across space operations, intelligence, cyber and force modernization before advancing into more specialized tracks.
May 4, 2026 New deep space radar capability employed early The capability leverages the geography of and partnership amongst the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
May 1, 2026 Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess nominated to be next US Space Force Chief of Space Operations If confirmed by the Senate, Schiess will become the service’s highest-ranking officer and the third Chief of Space Operations since the Space Force was established in December 2019.
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 21, 2026 Budget request directs record $338.8 billion to Air Force and Space Force to meet “challenges of today and tomorrow” The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $338.8 billion budget proposal a significant boost in funding designed to sharpen readiness, continue modernizing the fleet and underwrite deterrence while ensuring that any threat to national security can be met and, if necessary, defeated.
April 15, 2026 CSO debuts Future Operating Environment, Objective Force at 41st Space Symposium Speaking at the Space Foundation’s Space Symposium on April 15, Saltzman declared that the Space Force has moved beyond theory and is now a combat-credible force, proven daily by Guardians.
Feb. 24, 2026 Saltzman details focus on speed, accepting risk, long-term force design During his keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Warfare Symposium 2026Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said the U.S. Space Force must accelerate how it builds and fields combat capability to maintain advantage in an increasingly contested space domain.
Feb. 23, 2026 Remarks by CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman at the Air and Space Forces Association 2026 Warfare Symposium As delivered by Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman Feb. 23, 2026 at the Air and Space Forces Association 2026 Warfare Symposium.
Feb. 13, 2026 CSAF, CSO honor those who honor the fallen For 77 years, the Arlington Committee has been attending funerals for Air Force veterans, representing the CSAF, his spouse and the entire Air Force Family at Arlington National Cemetery.