Friday, March 29

Space Force

AFWERX showcases innovation at AFA Warfare Symposium; Spark Tank Finalist voting open until March 21 > United States Space Force > Article Display
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AFWERX showcases innovation at AFA Warfare Symposium; Spark Tank Finalist voting open until March 21 > United States Space Force > Article Display

AURORA, Colo. (AFNS) --  Booth 703 was the place to be Feb. 12-14, as a constant stream of Airmen, Guardians and industry leaders stopped by to learn about the latest AFWERX innovations during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Warfare Symposium in at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora.Representatives from each AFWERX division – AFVentures, Prime, Spark, and SpaceWERX – were on hand to discuss how small businesses and start-ups can team up with Airman and Guardian talent to address the most pressing challenges of the U.S. Department of the Air Force.Finalists in Spark Tank, a competition created through a collaboration between AFWERX and the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, Management, or SAF/MG, also g...
USSPACECOM, USSF leaders tout partners as ‘game changers’ to address space threats > United States Space Force > Article Display
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USSPACECOM, USSF leaders tout partners as ‘game changers’ to address space threats > United States Space Force > Article Display

AURORA, Colo. (AFNS) --  U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess, U.S. Space Forces – Space commander; and U.S. Space Command’s Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, joined the Space Order of Battle panel along with USSF Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, deputy chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber and Nuclear; and USSF Maj. Gen. Gregory Gagnon, deputy chief of Space Operations for Intelligence, at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Warfare Symposium, Feb. 13.During the discussion, moderated by retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Chilton, panelists emphasized the growing threats in the space domain from competitors like China and Russia who have demonstrated dual use capabilities and a wartime space architecture that could put the joint for...
DAF senior enlisted advisors discuss Airmen, Guardians in the fight > United States Space Force > Article Display
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DAF senior enlisted advisors discuss Airmen, Guardians in the fight > United States Space Force > Article Display

AURORA, Colo. (AFNS) --  Department of the Air Force senior enlisted advisors addressed an audience of Airmen and Guardians in a wide-ranging discussion about ‘Airmen and Guardians in the Fight,’ the theme of their panel, on Feb. 14 at the Air and Space Forces Warfare Symposium in Aurora.  Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna spoke on a panel moderated by the 14th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald Murray about the importance of properly empowering, training and equipping the enlisted force to prepare for Great Power Competition.   Starting off the panel, the senior enlisted advisors took time to acknowledge and honor the legacy of Chief Master Sgt of th...
Remarks by CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium > United States Space Force > Article Display
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Remarks by CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium > United States Space Force > Article Display

AURORA, Colo. (AFNS) --  As delivered by U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman on Feb. 13, 2024.Thank you, Doug, for that kind introduction. I’ve been told that its Fat Tuesday and your three biggest threats are hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Nearly as big a threat as China, China, China!And thanks to AFA for continuing to support the Department with events like these.Secretary Kendall, thank you for your continued leadership and vision in this time of accelerated change. Your unwavering commitment to the Space Force’s future has allowed us to stand up new missions and build new partnerships to Secure our Nation’s Interests In, From, and To Space.General Allvin, I could not have asked for a better partner in the Department, as you...
DAF leaders lock arms, present plan to reoptimize Air Force, Space Force > United States Space Force > Article Display
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DAF leaders lock arms, present plan to reoptimize Air Force, Space Force > United States Space Force > Article Display

AURORA, Co. (AFNS) --  In a show of unity fueled by a sense of urgency, senior Department of the Air Force civilian and military leaders unveiled Feb. 12 a set of sweeping decisions designed to reoptimize the Air Force and Space Force to maintain preeminence, deter adversaries, and prevail in an era of Great Power Competition. The leaders – Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller performing the duties of the Under Secretary Kristyn Jones, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman – outlined 24 specific decisions during a panel discussion at the AFA Warfare Symposium. The package of decisions, they said, will po...