Space Force

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) --  Department of the Air Force senior leaders spoke about the development and realignment of the department’s commands during a panel at the Air and Space Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Sept. 17.The panel included U.K. Royal Air Force Air Marshal Paul Godfrey, assistant chief of Space Operations for Future Concepts and Partnerships; U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander; U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Harris, Air Force Futures deputy chief of staff; and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dale White, military deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.Initially announced in February, the depa...

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) --   The leaders reaffirmed the department’s commitment to reoptimize the DAF for Great Power Competition, counter challenges from near-peer adversaries, and continue to ensure Air Force and Space Force readiness.    Continue reading for a synopsis of DAF senior leader keynotes and panel discussions.    Kendall highlights accomplishments, urgency to finish transitioning to Great Power Competition    During his keynote address on Sept. 16, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall highlighted ongoing efforts to modernize the Air Force and Space Force.   Emphasizing the urgency of preparing for potential conflicts, especially with rising threats from China and ongoing issues in the Mid...

FORT BELVOIR, Va.(AFNS) --  Readiness-based support and a formal governance structure for aligning supply requirements are expected benefits of a new agreement between the Space Force and Defense Logistics Agency.  DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly and Space Force Chief Operations Officer Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, signed the agreement Sept. 18 at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland.  Simerly said DLA is committed to delivering responsive logistics support to the Space Force as it protects national security interests in space. The agreement culminates 12 months of collaboration and sets standards for optimizing the effectiveness of DLA’s worldwide logistics support for the service, he added. 
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) --  U.S. Space Force senior leaders discussed the Personnel Management Act during a panel at the Air and Space Force’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 18.   The Space Force Personnel Management Act (PMA) was approved by Congress and signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. When fully implemented, the PMA will enable the Space Force to create a new model of service that integrates active-component Guardians and Air Force Reservists serving in space-focused career fields into a unified service that offers both full- and part-time service options.  “The way that we are structuring the development for this new legislation centers...

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) --  Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna took to the stage to announce his three key initiatives and the new enlisted roadmap during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sept. 17.Almost exactly one year since becoming the highest-ranking enlisted Guardian Sept. 15, 2023, Bentivegna discussed his future vision for the “Guardian Experience,” which will include Elevate the Journey, Cultivate the Warfighter and Create the Future.“These key initiatives are informed by my one year in the seat and the need for the service to optimize for Great Power Competition. They are inspired by you, the Guardians,” Bentivegna said.To Elevate the Journey, Bentivegna described the Space Force’...