News - Tag Space force

June 9, 2026
DAF senior leaders explain, justify sizable budget boost in Senate hearing

DAF senior leaders presented a unified front to a Senate subcommittee justifying a historic budget request for fiscal 2027.
May 20, 2026
SBD 1 hosts State of the Base with local civic leaders

The annual Commander’s State of the Base address is held to provide information to local leaders, offering a forum to share mission developments, installation priorities, and upcoming initiatives.
May 14, 2026
Behind the Beret

The U.S. Air Force Security Forces members of Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, stand guard every day, ready to the defend the U.S. Space Force installation, its assets and its people. Like many other law enforcement officers, these defenders remain ready and are willing to make the ultimate
May 8, 2026
Space Force releases officer career development path

The framework ensures officers develop a multidisciplinary foundation across space operations, intelligence, cyber and force modernization before advancing into more specialized tracks.
May 8, 2026
Schriever SFB first in USSF to initiate SOICUZ study

Space Base Delta 41 is the first command in the U.S. Space Force to initiate the Space Operations Installations Compatible Use Zones study, known as SOICUZ.
May 1, 2026
Securing the high ground: US-Australian alliance a decisive advantage in space

During a visit to Australia, Lt. Gen. Gregory Gagnon, commander of the CFC, delivered a blunt assessment of the modern security environment, warning that space has unequivocally become a warfighting domain.
May 1, 2026
Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess nominated to be next US Space Force Chief of Space Operations

If confirmed by the Senate, Schiess will become the service’s highest-ranking officer and the third Chief of Space Operations since the Space Force was established in December 2019.
Feb. 27, 2026
Inaugural Captain’s Leadership Course signifies milestone for Space Force

Students graduated from the U.S. Space Force’s inaugural Captain’s Leadership Course at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, Feb. 13, 2026, a historic first as the service formalizes its own approach to shaping future leaders.
Feb. 26, 2026
USecAF visits Schriever SFB

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 24, 2026, where he met with Guardians, Airmen and civilian teammates supporting space operations missions.
Feb. 25, 2026
DAF leaders emphasize warfighting readiness at AFA Warfare Symposium

Senior DAF leaders emphasized that warfighting readiness, modernization and investment in Airmen and Guardians remain central to maintaining deterrence and preparing for future conflict during a panel discussion at the 2026 Warfare Symposium.