Space Force

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) --  Three NASA astronauts and one Roscosmos cosmonaut of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission successfully splashed down near the coast of Florida, Oct. 25. Crew-8 launched to the International Space Station March 4, to conduct new scientific research to prepare for human exploration beyond low Earth orbit and benefit humanity. This the last scheduled space station crew change for 2024.U.S. Space Forces - Space supports NASA human space flight by planning, integrating, executing, and assessing space operations, providing continuous space situational awareness monitoring for the International Space Station and visiting spacecraft. The ability to detect, track and identify space objects in near real-time provides uniqu...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  The commander of United States Space Forces Indo-Pacific discussed the importance of working with regional allies in order to deter adversaries and maintain a rules-based international order, Oct. 22. While participating in a morning conversation about the Space Force at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies just outside of Washington, Brig. Gen. Anthony J. Mastalir said that U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific region are working to transition from numerous bilateral exercises with partners and allies in the region to more multilateral engagements."Demonstrating on a daily basis with your allies and partners that y...

El Segundo, Calif. (AFNS) --  Citing the growing criticality of effective, ready and reliable space capabilities in an era of Great Power Competition, Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Space Systems Command commander, has authored and released his command plan highlighting the organizational improvements necessary to pave the way forward for excellence.Garrant, joined by U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacqueline Sauvé, SSC senior enlisted leader, introduced his plan to the broader field command workforce today as part of his Ask Me Anything (AMA) forum series, which focuses on two-way communication on various topics such as changes, challenges and improvements to the command.“What you’ll see when you read this plan is that everything is aligned to focus on ...

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) --  U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman set high expectations for the graduating class of enlisted Guardians and Airmen during a Basic Military Training ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Oct. 17. This marked the first time Saltzman has presided over a BMT graduation ceremony since becoming CSO. He was joined by the Space Force’s most senior enlisted leader, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna.On Oct. 15, Bentivegna aided in the new Guardian’s patching ceremony, a tradition unique to th...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  The Department of the Air Force introduced a new set of instructions and policies under DAFI 36-2685, Total Force Enlisted Developmental Education, Oct. 9.The changes are part of an ongoing effort to streamline and modernize Total Force enlisted development following the separation of DAFI 36-2670, Total Force Development, into more specialized instructions.The new policy:• Formalizes a structured continuum that connects base-level professional development to Enlisted Professional Military Education, providing a more cohesive framework for enlisted career progression.• Establishes installation development centers as the designated host for Enlisted Foundations Courses, delivering timely and relevant content to Total Force Airm...