Space Force

The ceremony signified the inactivation of Delta 9’s Detachment 1 and the activation of the 5th SOPS which oversees operations of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, an experimental program designed to demonstrate technologies for unmanned space test platform for the USSF. View the full article

For the first time since 1968, astronauts were launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the first time ever from a Space Force installation, June 5. View the full article

Space Delta 12 welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, May 31. View the full article

A joint team of AFGSC Airmen supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM equipped with one re-entry vehicle June 4, from Vandenberg SFB, California. View the full article

During the patch presentation ceremony, a current Guardian presents the newest members of the service with a patch previously worn by another Guardian, symbolizing their transition into the U.S. Space Force. View the full article

The 2024 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is available now for eligible Department of the Air Force employees and is open for submissions through June 28. View the full article

The update maximizes opportunities for Airmen and Guardians to reenlist by allowing them to do so up to 12-months before their expiration term of service, giving them more time to decide to reenlist. View the full article

The Australian Space Summit aimed to provide presentation to critical funding issues and unveil fresh opportunities for international collaboration with the goal of growing Australia’s space sector. View the full article

TacSRT is designed to directly implement the U.S. Space Force Commercial Space Strategy by taking advantage of speed, innovation, and capabilities offered by the commercial sector to create strategic advantage and support combatant commanders. View the full article

The 75th anniversary weekend facilitated discussions about the school's ongoing commitment to preparing Airmen and Guardians for the challenges of great power competition between hundreds of alumni and former military officials. View the full article

The Space Force has minted its first-ever graduates of the service’s debut of independent officer Intermediate Level Education and Senior Level Education programs. View the full article

U.S. Space Force Sgt. Hunter Meyers, 75th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of unit operations, graduated from the Army’s BLC March 22. View the full article

The United States Senate confirmed Melissa G. Dalton to be Under Secretary of the Air Force May 23, clearing the way for her to become the Department’s second highest-ranking civilian leader. View the full article

This transfer option is part of the Space Force Personnel Management Act legislative proposal approved by Congress and signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. View the full article

Vandenberg SFB Guardians and Airmen shared operational details on how they support resilient space activities at the U.S. Space Force's West Coast Spaceport and Test range. View the full article

The 72nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron held a readiness exercise at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 8. The exercise focused on practicing mission-essential tasks, training Guardians in a low-threat environment and validating unit readiness for deployments. View the full article

Airmen and Guardians with dependents executing a permanent change of station to a professional military education or training location are now authorized to collect per diem in the amount of the basic allowance for housing without-dependent rate. View the full article

The 15th Space Surveillance Squadron created and deployed web-based application MOSS, to enhance scheduling efficiency, enabling 150 more days per year of telescope usage, aiming to provide transparent scheduling capabilities to the research and development and intelligence community. View the full article

According to the plan, the Space Force must adopt modern, adaptive, and agile data and analytic capabilities to enable secure discovery, access, integration, and use of intelligence data at the speed of mission requirements. View the full article

U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Patrick Pineda is the first enlisted Guardian to teach at the U.S. Air Force Academy. View the full article

The third annual 2024 Department of the Air Force Modeling and Simulation Summit was held at the Grand Hyatt River Walk in San Antonio, Texas, May 7-9. View the full article

Gen. Chance Saltzman underscored the importance of the U.S.-Australia strategic partnership in the era of Great Power Competition during a Royal Australian Air Force conference. View the full article

DAF senior leaders emphasized the importance of the all-volunteer force and helping the military meet national defense needs during RAND Corporation’s America’s All-Volunteer Force symposium in Arlington, Virginia, May 3. View the full article

CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman delivers his remarks at the Royal Australian Air Force’s 2024 Air and Space Power Conference. View the full article

These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Airmen, Guardians, and civilians contributing to nuclear deterrence operations and the missile operations career field. View the full article