Sept. 3, 2026 Schiess sworn in as the Space Force’s highest-ranking uniformed leader Gen. Douglas A. Schiess was formally installed as the third CSO during a change of responsibility ceremony succeeding retiring Gen. Chance Saltzman.
Feb. 11, 2026 CSO opens Commandant’s Lecture Series at Johns Hopkins University Gen. Chance Saltzman delivered opening remarks for the U.S. Space Force Delta 13 Commandant’s Lecture Series at Johns Hopkins University.