Space Force

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...

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) --  In an era defined by rapid technology advancements and with a worldwide platform saturated with Great Power Competition, the Distributed Mission Operations Center on Kirtland Air Force Base, hosted its Virtual Flag: Coalition exercise, Oct. 21–Nov. 4. This exercise is key! It’s all about coalition partnerships; partners and allies. We are a proud part of that warfighting integration team. This exercise is a testament to that idea.” Royal Canadian Air Force Maj. Gary Stone, RCAF head of delegation  VFC is continuing to grow as one of the Department of Defense’s biggest exercises held in a virtual theater-level joint combat environment in an Indo-Pac...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna visited Pituffik Space Base, Greenland, Nov. 20-22. Bentivegna was joined by Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, the command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Space Command, and Congressional staff to get a glimpse into quality-of-life services for Guardians and Airmen at the Defense Department's most northern and remote location.During an all-call, Bentivegna praised the Guardians and Airmen who are responsible for operating and maintaining the base’s mission and thanked them for their hard work and dedication. “Your dedication...