Space Force

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) --  On Nov. 15, the U.S. Air Force Academy unveiled a plaque for its first Artemis Moon Tree — an American Sweetgum sapling grown from seeds that orbited the moon on NASA’s Artemis I mission. This historic event was made possible through a partnership between the Academy and Space Detachment 1 of Space Delta 13, under the Space Training and Readiness Command.  The Sweetgum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua) symbolizes a connection between Earth and space, continuing the legacy of the original Apollo Moon Trees grown from seeds that orbited the moon on Apollo 14 in 1971. In tribu...

ORLANDO, Fla. (AFNS) --  Maj. Gen. Tim Sejba, commander of Space Training and Readiness Command, shared a forward-looking vision for the command at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference, Dec. 3. Sejba kicked off I/ITSEC 2024 as part of a panel, joined by joint and international senior leaders.As the Space Force considers its future needs for modeling and simulation — spanning wargaming, training, and high-end testing — it is apparent that complex systems and integrated threats in both space and cyberspace require new approaches.“When you think about many of the space systems and the effects that we provide for the joint force and our allies, we have to be able to counter both the space and cyber threat significantly di...

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) --  The U.S. Space Force activated its sixth service component, United States Space Forces – Japan at Yokota Air Base, Dec. 4. USSPACEFOR-JPN presents forces and space expertise under U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific in direct support of U.S. Forces Japan.Under the leadership of Col. Ryan Laughton, USSPACEFOR-JPN will plan, integrate and execute Space Force and space security efforts for USFJ in close coordination with Japanese counterparts to enable cross-component space combat capabilities for joint warfighters.“In the past few years, Japan's Ministry of Defense has made impressive and significant advances in operating in the space domain; from standing up multiple Japan Self-Defense Forces space force units to integrating...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  Special duty assignments offer Guardians a unique opportunity to step into prestigious roles instrumental to the service’s mission. They also serve as a unique platform for professional growth, allowing Guardians to expand their skill sets and gain experiences that are invaluable to their careers and the mission of the Space Force.    With the application window for Space Force special duty assignments for calendar year 2025 now open, Guardians have the opportunity to expand the breadth and depth of their skills while gaining knowledge of another part of the Space Force enterprise outside their normal duties. Guardians interested in Space Force Honor Guard, First Sergeant, Guardian Talent Scout (Recruiter) and Profess...

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) --  Acknowledging the U.S. Space Force’s mission, structure and unique demands, Space Operations Command leadership developed the Guardian and Airmen Development Program to foster a new generation of leaders. The program equips Guardians and Airmen with the necessary skills and traits to meet the current and future demands of the Space Force.From monthly functional cross-organizational training with other military installations to mentorship and professional development opportunities surrounding topics such as Great Power Competition, contingency operations and mission command, units under Space Base Delta 1 are wasting no time supporting the GADP campaign.The 50th Security Forces Squadron, located at Schriever S...