Space Force

The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, in partnership with the United States Space Force, is scheduled to launch the seventh mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle on December 7 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. View the full article

Leaders from the Defense Logistics Agency, its Nuclear and Space Enterprise Support Office and the View the full article

In a moment that would bookend the beginning of her career, U.S. Space Force 2nd Lt. Josephine Lerner—who was supporting the Chief Operations Officer front office as an intern last summer while waiting to go to technical training—had the honor of administering the oath of enlistment to the future Chief Master Sgt., of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna in Manassas, Virginia on August 19. View the full article

Space Delta 15 stood up its final subordinate squadron, the 15th Cyberspace Squadron during a ceremony here, Oct. 20, 2023. View the full article

Space Operations Command revealed the command’s first official painting during a ceremony October 20. The painting was commissioned with artist Rick Herter and is titled “High Ground Intercept” for its depiction of space as a warfighting arena, now and into the future. The artwork depicts a futuristic U.S. Space vehicle intercepting an adversary satellite, who in turn is positioning to disable a friendly satellite. The futuristic intercept vehicle has historic links to the X-20 Dyna-Soar, the first U.S. space plane design, with its low-wing delta shape and vertical winglets. The bay doors of the intercept vehicle are opening as the space plane moves into position and prepares to defend the friendly satellite. “Because of the highly classified nature of many space operations, SpOC requested that Herter rely on historic space planes and his own imagination,” explained Christopher Rumley, command historian. Upon undertaking the historic task, Herter explained the importance of detail when it comes to delivering a product that meets his client’s vision. “The most challenging projects are when a client gives the artist a general concept of what they want but can’t give specifics,” said Herter. “In order to get the proportions and angles of the vehicle correct within the painting, I built a crude model of my space plane design, which I could then use as my reference point.” For centuries, artists have depicted battles and war victories to inspire national pride and record momentous acts of courage. Though challenging, Rumley expressed confidence that Herter succeeded. “It was not an easy task, but Rick was able to fuse where we’ve been as a force with where we are going,” said Rumley. Today, the Department of the Air Force Art Collection houses thousands of pieces of art documenting the deeds of Airmen and Guardians through major conflicts, humanitarian operations, military training exercises and operations, and other subjects that encompass the Air Force’s and Space Force’s goals and mission. Space Operations Command is the fight-tonight force and first Field Command of the U.S. Space Force. SpOC’s mission is to protect America and our allies in, from and to space...now and into the future. View the full article

The 5th Space Warning Squadron activation and assumption of command ceremony was held on Oct. 13, 2023, at the Leadership Development Center at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado. View the full article

Space Operations Command launched the first two provisional Integrated Mission Deltas on Oct. 13 View the full article

Department of the Air Force’s Report to Congressional Committees, Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force, dated August 2023, was published on the SpaceForce.mil Space Force Policy page for public review Oct. 13. A link to the document is available here: View the full article

The U.S. Space Force will prototype a new System Delta concept to complement and maximize the recently announced provisional Integrated Mission Deltas, which are organized around mission areas (e.g. position, navigation, and timing; electromagnetic warfare) instead of functional ones (e.g. intelligence, operations, cyber effects). View the full article

With only a few days in his new seat, the service’s newest ranking Senior Enlisted Leader, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna joined Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman on a visit to the Indo-Pacific region Sept. 18-26 to reinforce the U.S.-Japan Alliance and bolster integrated deterrence through enhanced space security cooperation. View the full article

Officer Training School is implementing a new accessions program aimed at developing Air and Space Force leaders who are prepared to compete and win in today’s strategic operating environment. View the full article

Embracing the Department’s three-year theme of “Powering Possibility,” the installation energy program is pursuing a series of pilot initiatives that showcase the department’s forward-looking approach to energy innovation and powering the future force in the face of growing operational threats. View the full article

EL SEGUNDO, CA – In a first for Space Systems Command (SSC), members of its International Affairs Office recently welcomed a team of space acquisition experts from the Republic of Korea’s Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). Hosting distinguished visitors is key to SSC’s growing efforts to further current and forge new allied partnerships. View the full article

On Sept. 22, the U.S. Space Force successfully concluded BLACK SKIES 23-3, the third iteration of Space Training and Readiness Command’s exercise series focused on tactical Space Electromagnetic Warfare (SEW). View the full article

Through the Department of the Air Force Sports program, a life-long dream of running a marathon became an affordable reality for one U.S. Space Force Guardian. View the full article

The U.S. Army’s Joint Tactical Ground Station missile warning system mission officially transferred to the U.S. Space Force Oct. 1. View the full article

Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III View the full article

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released a memo directing urgent actions to address suicide in the military community. View the full article

Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall directed changes to bolster the Department of the Air View the full article

Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means. View the full article

On Sept. 26, First Lady Jill Biden announced the creation of The Military Children’s Corner at the White House in 2023, dedicating the new art display to the nation’s military children. View the full article

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman traveled to Japan Sep. 21-26 to support modernizing the U.S.-Japan Alliance and bolstering integrated deterrence through enhanced space security cooperation. View the full article

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna traveled to Japan Sep. 21-26 to support modernizing the U.S.-Japan Alliance and bolstering integrated deterrence through enhanced space security cooperation. View the full article

U.S. Space Force Guardians are now eligible to receive the Space Force Good Conduct Medal (SFGCM) if View the full article

The U.S. Space Force accepted the transfer of a second geostationary weather satellite from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to extend persistent weather coverage of the Indian Ocean region until the 2030 timeframe. View the full article