June 11, 2026 Forging the future: 2026 Guardian Arena qualifiers kick off Aug. 3 The U.S. Space Force is launching the Guardian Arena Qualifiers, scheduled for Aug. 3-21, to test the readiness and resilience of Guardians, Airmen and civilian partners.
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.