Space Force

The Department of the Air Force recently announced the 17th Test and Evaluation Squadron’s (TES) Cyber Team from Space Delta 12 as the department’s Cyber Team nominee for the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Office (CIO) Annual Awards. View the full article

The U.S. Space Force's first targeting squadron, the 75th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron, was activated during a ceremony Aug. 11, 2023, at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. View the full article

The Talent Management Innovation Challenge encourages DoD military and civilian employees at all levels to submit promising talent management ideas with potential to make an impact across the Department in recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse force. View the full article

The future of space operations took a step forward, July 26-28, 2023, when Space Training and Readiness Command’s Space Delta 10 hosted the U.S. Space Force’s inaugural Tactics Development Conference (TACDEVCON) at the National Air and Space Intel Center, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. View the full article

For two weeks, the Guardians from STARCOM's Range and Aggressor Delta 11 and their 310th Operations Group U.S. Air Force Reserve associates put joint warfighters through their paces at Talisman Sabre 23-1. View the full article

A small team of Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking (SRT) Guardians from Space Systems Command (SSC) recently participated in a real-world multi-national training exercise in South America that included some very real-life operations. View the full article

Red Flag 23-3 has come to a close for more than 2,000 U.S. Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, Navy and Air National Guard that ran from July 17 to August 4. View the full article

Airmen and Guardians can expect to see an additional referral process for mental health care as the Brandon Act is implemented throughout Air Force and Space Force installations. View the full article

In coordination with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the U.S. Department of Defense has expanded eligibility for a benefit that will provide military families with another financial option for reducing the burden of the cost of dependent care, ultimately bolstering military readiness. The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account initiative provides accounts that allow eligible service members to set aside up to $5,000 per household in pre-tax earnings for qualified dependent care expenses. View the full article

U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Phillip Lowery recently returned to Vandenberg Space Force Base after graduating with top honors from the U.S. Marine Corps Staff Noncommissioned Officers Academy (SNCOA) at Camp Johnson, North Carolina. View the full article

The 645th Cyberspace Squadron (CYS) is a Delta Six unit supporting Space Systems Command (SSC). They support Space Launch Delta 45 by working closely with intel and other agencies to identify and prevent advanced, persistent threats interfering with launch capabilities. View the full article

Schriever Space Force Base, Colo. – Space Operations Command officially transferred ownership of Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program Space Vehicle 2 to Space Systems Command last month after declaring mission complete. View the full article

The U.S. Space Force’s Advanced Academic Degree (AAD) / Special Experience Exchange Duties (SPEED) program is seeking new applicants ahead of the August 15 deadline for the 2024-2025 academic year. View the full article

On July 18, 2023, Space Delta 11’s 25th Space Range Squadron (SRS) demonstrated the full availability of its electromagnetic range capabilities to space warfighters worldwide. View the full article

The U.S. Space Force has announced officer, enlisted and civilian selectees for the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Space Test Course (TPS/STC), which will be hosted at Edwards Air Force Base, California. View the full article

The Department of the Air Force has established a new Cross-Functional Team to combat barriers to mental health, wellness and resilience for Airmen, Guardians and their families. View the full article

In a bid to further develop military leaders capable of navigating the complex, ever-evolving environment of the space domain, the U.S. Space Force has partnered with the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Together, they launched the inaugural class for officer Intermediate Level Education (ILE) and Senior Level Education (SLE) programs on July 27, 2023. View the full article

The Department of the Air Force has updated its Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus policy to View the full article

Senior U.S. Space Force leaders shared their perspective with Guardians and their families and View the full article

The Secretary of the Air Force unveiled the portrait of retired Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, the first Chief of Space Operations, during an historic event at the Pentagon July 24. View the full article

The ongoing race against adversaries and competitors who possess advanced space capabilities and questionable intentions further emphasizes the need to reinforce norms of behavior in space. View the full article

The ongoing race against adversaries and competitors who possess advanced space capabilities and questionable intentions further emphasizes the need to reinforce norms of behavior in space. View the full article

RIAT is heralded as the largest airshow in the world, typically attracting more than 150,000 spectators over the course of a weekend. View the full article

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman traveled to the United Kingdom Jul. 10-14 to reaffirm longstanding bilateral space security partnerships and continue strengthening U.S. Space Force relationships with allies and partners from around the world. View the full article

The Justice Department announced July 14 that it has issued a letter to all state licensing authorities about new employment-related federal protections for military families. View the full article