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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. 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
Dec. 11, 2025
Saltzman lauds Guardians, Space Force progress at Spacepower 2025

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman outlined the Space Force’s progress and priorities during a keynote address at the Space Force Association’s Spacepower Conference, Dec. 10, describing how the service has grown into a combat-credible component of the joint force in its first six
Dec. 7, 2025
US defends space interests in partnership with allies: CSpO Initiative to advance coalition spacepower

The 10 member nations of the Combined Space Operations Initiative met in France to reaffirm the strength and relevance of CSpO to deterrence, interoperability, and space warfighting capability.
Sept. 23, 2025
Saltzman: maintaining US lead in space demands faster, more focused capability delivery

Winning in space and maintaining U.S. superiority demands a new approach to a decidedly earthbound activity – capabilities delivery, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 23.
Sept. 4, 2025
Buckley SFB supports Ulchi Freedom Shield 25

Airmen and Guardians from Buckley Space Force Base participated in exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, a combined, joint, all-domain exercise.
Aug. 22, 2025
Whiting to partners at SOUTHDEC 25: Invest in space, secure the future

As Russia and China seek to expand their influence in space, Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command, urged greater international cooperation to safeguard the domain at the South American Defense Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, August 20.
Aug. 11, 2025
Schriever Wargame 2025 to explore future space strategy, strengthen international partnerships

The U.S. Space Force is hosting the Schriever Wargame Capstone 2025 at Maxwell AFB, bringing together more than 350 participants from the DoD, industry and partner nations to explore strategic challenges in a future conflict scenario.
July 23, 2025
Canadian general assumes key role in US Space Command, S4S leadership

U.S. Space Force – Space welcomed Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. Kyle C. Paul as the new Deputy Combined Joint Force Space Component commander at S4S headquarters, July 21.