Space Force

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $217.5 billion budget request March 11, designed to continue modernizing the Air Force and Space Force, maintain readiness to respond to current threats, and address key capability gaps while investing to manage risks that are increasing with time. The $217.5 billion proposal that Congress will now consider for fiscal year 2025 includes $188.1 billion for the Air Force and $29.4 billion for the Space Force. If enacted into law, the Department’s overall budget would grow by 1.1 percent, $2.4 billion, from last fiscal year’s budget. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall stressed the importance of adequately funding the military for competitiveness in a rapidly e...

BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) --  Space Operations Command announced its newest initiative, the "SpOC Year of the NCO," aimed at revitalizing and empowering the non-commissioned officer corps that supports space, March 1. The focus for 2024 leading up to the U.S. Space Force’s fifth birthday celebration is on fostering pride, discipline, and excellence. This initiative is a cornerstone in SpOC's mission to build a combat-ready warfighting team prepared for the challenges of today and tomorrow. With the "Year of the NCO '' initiative, Chief Master Sgt. Caleb Llyod, SpOC senior enli...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  The United States Space Force began the roll-out of its Physical Training Uniform March 8, when it was provided to the newest Basic Military Training Guardian trainees.“This is more than a uniform rollout, this is the first finalized service-specific uniform that Guardians can wear with pride,” said Maj. Gen. Steven Whitney, Space Force Director of Staff.The new uniform now includes performance features such as breathable, moisture-wicking shorts designed for running, and soft, quick-drying material to help curb sweat and odor. The uniforms will be available in both men’s and women’s sizes, rather than unisex, for a better fit.  Overcoming material shortages and supply chain delays stemming from the COVID-19 ...

WASHINGTON (AFNS) --  Just days before releasing the proposed defense budget for fiscal year 2025, Department of the Air Force senior leaders emphasized the need for on-time appropriations and provided their perspective on the priorities and needs current and future budgets must fulfill during the 15th Annual McAleese Defense Programs Conference on March 7.While the soon-to-be-released FY25 budget proposal is the first step in a long, uncertain process, senior leaders pointed out that the Department of Defense still awaits final passage of the 2024 budget. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said he is optimistic the spending plan for a fiscal year that began Oct. 1, 2023, will be passed soon. Filling the budget gap since then have been a series o...

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (AFNS) --  More than 4,000 service members and civilians from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force, as well as members from United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, France and Japan, participated in Project Convergence Capstone Four at Camp Pendleton and Fort Irwin in February and March.The Department of the Air Force's role in the Army-led experiment was to provide a multi-service synchronized air picture, enabling decision making up- and down- echelon and across the joint force with mission partners and allies.“The Air Force is using several TOC-Ls, or Tactical Operations Center-Light, a mobile and tactical C2 battle management system, bringing hundreds of data feeds together to create an air picture,”...