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Nov. 2, 2022
Austin Says Space Force Ensures U.S. Maintains Space Preeminence

Space systems must be ever-more resilient and there must be a relentless pursuit of innovation and technological advancements that will help the Defense Department maintain and expand its edge, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Sept. 30, 2022
Senate confirms Saltzman to be Space Force’s next CSO

With his confirmation in hand and his promotion to general, Saltzman is poised to step into the position held by Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond. The latter has served as the Space Force’s highest-ranking military officer since the service was created on Dec. 20, 2019.
Sept. 14, 2022
Senate committee considers Saltzman’s nomination to be Chief of Space Operations

Lt. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman is considered by the Senate Armed Services Committee to be the next Chief of Space Operations Sept. 13.
Sept. 13, 2022
Nominee to Lead Space Force Testifies Goals, Priorities Before Senate Committee

Adversaries are moving aggressively to dominate in space and put U.S. interests there at risk, the general nominated to lead the U.S. Space Force said at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
Sept. 8, 2022
Atlantic runway reopens, increases U.S., British military capabilities

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – After a year of construction, Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield resumed full flight operations recently with the opening of the newly paved eastern portion of the runway.
Aug. 22, 2022
Air University space chair awarded inaugural Colombian medal

Space Force Col. Galen Ojala and 10 others were presented the award by President Iván Duque Márquez during a ceremony July 28, 2022. The ceremony also marked the opening of the country’s space operations center on the grounds of the Colombian Air Force Academy in Cali, Colombia.
Aug. 15, 2022
In assessing his first year, Kendall sees achievement but many challenges ahead

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reflects on his first year on the job.
July 28, 2022
Lt. Gen. Chance Saltzman nominated to be next Space Force CSO

If confirmed by the Senate, Saltzman will become the service’s highest-ranking officer and the second chief of space operations in the young service’s history.
July 22, 2022
Air Force’s 75th Anniversary celebrated by allies, partners at international air show

One of the largest air shows in the world has returned and featured a special tribute this year to the U.S. Air Force as it approaches its 75th anniversary. The Royal International Air Tattoo was held at RAF Fairford, July 15-17.
July 20, 2022
US Air and Space Forces senior leaders emphasize need for strong alliances and ‘interoperability’ on European tour

The senior-most civilian and military leaders of the Air and Space Forces crisscrossed Europe the week of July 10 carrying separate itineraries but a singular message - the importance of tight relationships with allies and partners, and the need to forge seamless "day-zero interoperability" that is