Sept. 28, 2024 First USSF Guardian launches into space with NASA mission Col. Nick Hague, Space Force Guardian and NASA astronaut, will command the mission and join the Expedition 72 crew aboard the ISS, where they will conduct scientific research and maintenance activities.
Sept. 16, 2024 Kendall highlights accomplishments, urgency to finish transitioning to Great Power Competition Conceding that his future as secretary is connected to the outcome of November’s election, SecAF Frank Kendall used a high-profile keynote address to highlight achievements modernizing and reshaping the Air Force and Space Force while also emphasizing unfinished work and the urgency driving it.