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.
March 27, 2025 In his confirmation hearing, Meink stresses the need for speed, innovation Dr. Troy E. Meink appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his nomination to be the next SecAF.