News - Tag readiness

April 20, 2026
21st LRS Enhances Safety with New Tire Cage at Peterson SFB

U.S. Space Force Col. Kenneth Klock, Space Base Delta 1 commander and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Joslin, SBD 1 Senior Enlisted Airman, stand in a group with members of the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron for a photo at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, September 2025. The visit led to the
March 13, 2026
DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program

The DAF released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, which incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements. 
March 5, 2026
Space Base Delta 1 Safety Personnel Support Arctic Operations at Pituffik Space Base

Despite the harsh Arctic conditions, flight operations continued as U.S. and Canadian forces conducted Operation Noble Defender. Supporting the mission was Porter, the weapons safety manager with the Space Base Delta 1 Safety Office.
Feb. 12, 2026
Air Force, Space Force senior enlisted advisors emphasize quality of life’s importance in national defense

Space Force and Air Force senior enlisted leaders appeared before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee to address quality of life's importance in national defense.
Jan. 30, 2026
Space Force activates component command to NORTHCOM

The command serves as the Space Force service component to U.S. Northern Command and is the seventh Space Force service component activation since November 2020.
Jan. 27, 2026
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit conducts training to operate in any environment

Service members walk through the snow at the advanced winter survival training event in Cripple Creek, Colorado, January 2026. The course enhanced EOD operational readiness, ensuring Airmen can function and fight through cold-weather conditions to accomplish the mission. (Courtesy photo)
Jan. 7, 2026
The Next Frontier: Space Force Medicine focuses on people, policy in 2026

The U.S. Air Force Surgeon General’s Space Force Medical Operations Directorate is directing its focus in 2026 on its most vital component: the medical experts who support the Guardian warfighter.
Jan. 7, 2026
Air Force updates fitness test requirements

Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months.
Jan. 6, 2026
Space Force publishes further guidance on physical fitness

The Space Force is strengthening its commitment to Guardian well-being with the Holistic Health Approach, focusing on long-term readiness and increasing positive behaviors. As part of this initiative, the service is implementing new guidelines for the Human Performance Assessment.
Dec. 19, 2025
CSO delivers birthday message to Guardians

CSO Saltzman delivers his annual birthday message to Guardians.