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April 21, 2026
Budget request directs record $338.8 billion to Air Force and Space Force to meet “challenges of today and tomorrow”

The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $338.8 billion budget proposal, a significant boost in funding designed to sharpen readiness, continue modernizing the fleet and underwrite deterrence while ensuring that any threat to national security can be met and, if necessary, defeated.
April 16, 2026
Meink highlights need for talent, acquisition reform as keys to Space Force dominance

During his Space Symposium remarks, SecAF spoke on how the talented, innovative personnel and acquisition transformation will fuel the service's success.
April 15, 2026
CSO debuts Future Operating Environment, Objective Force at 41st Space Symposium

Speaking at the Space Foundation’s Space Symposium on April 15, Saltzman declared that the Space Force has moved beyond theory and is now a combat-credible force, proven daily by Guardians.
March 18, 2026
Architects of the exercise: Bringing the space domain to life for Freedom Shield 26

Freedom Shield 26 is a recurring exercise between the South Korea and the United States, in collaboration with the United Nations Command, ensuring continuous preparedness for military forces on the Korean Peninsula.
March 3, 2026
Space Force strengthens partnerships at 45th Cobra Gold

The presence of Guardians at Cobra Gold signals the continued evolution of the Space Force. It reinforces the U.S.-Thai alliance by enhancing multinational crisis response, mission effectiveness and capability across all domains.
Feb. 24, 2026
Saltzman details focus on speed, accepting risk, long-term force design

During his keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Warfare Symposium 2026Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said the U.S. Space Force must accelerate how it builds and fields combat capability to maintain advantage in an increasingly contested space domain.
Jan. 22, 2026
105 Guardians selected for Regional Space Advisor program

The board reviewed officers in the grades of O-3 to O-5 fit to be Regional Space Advisors, Guardian leaders deliberately developed to enhance USSF capabilities, evolve and expand partnerships to strengthen relationships, secure common interests, and promote shared values in space.
Jan. 22, 2026
Space Forces Southern activated at Davis-Monthan AFB

The U.S. Space Force and U.S. Southern Command officially marked the activation of Space Forces Southern during a ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, formalizing the command’s role in integrating space capabilities across the Western Hemisphere.
Dec. 23, 2025
U.S. Space Forces Japan Celebrates First Year of Activation

U.S. Space Forces Japan celebrated its first year of activation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, advancing space expertise for Japan and joint partners.
Dec. 11, 2025
Meink sets agenda for innovation, acquisition reform at Spacepower 2025

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink pressed for faster innovation and acquisition reform during his keynote at the Space Force Association’s Spacepower Conference 2025, Dec. 11, telling Guardians the service is entering a period where timely decisions and operational focus will shape its long-term