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.
Sept. 3, 2026 CSO notice to Guardians: Day One message to the force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas A. Schiess released his first message to the force on the day of the CSO change of responsibility ceremony.