Space Force

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) --  Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna hosted military space leaders from 17 other countries at the annual Space Chiefs Forum on April 11. The event is part of ongoing Space Force efforts to foster multinational collaboration that builds enduring operational advantages.First held in 2021, the forum is a key opportunity for global partners to collectively assess the space security environment, evaluate new cooperative concepts, and discuss steps that can be taken together to maintain the safety, stability, and long-term sustainability of the domain.This year’s iteration explored ways to increase cooperation across a range of mission areas and featured a s...

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AFNS) --  The U.S. Space Force held a Senior and Chief Orientation Course for senior master sergeants and chief master sergeants at the Gen. Jacob Smart Conference Center on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 1-5.This is the first time the orientation course has included Guardians selected for senior enlisted leader roles for senior master sergeants and the second time for chief master sergeants from across the service.The five-day course provided attendees with a shared outlook to help them prepare to step into new SEL positions and expands last year’s Chief Orientation Course, which was for chief master sergeants only.“First, congratulations,” Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said at the start of the course. "T...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  The "Year of the CYP Hero" campaign is a dedicated initiative aimed at recognizing the invaluable contributions of Child and Youth Programs and CYP professionals throughout the remainder of the 2024 calendar year. CYP professionals include more than 10,000 employees, contractors, volunteers and family child care providers serving more than 40,000 children, youth and families in Department of the Air Force Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Family Child Care, Youth and Teen and School Liaison programs. "CYP professionals are the backbone of our military family support system," said Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller, Manpower, Personnel and Services deputy chief of staff. "Their commitment allows our Airmen...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) --  As Delivered by Chief of Space Operations U.S. Space Force Gen Chance Saltzman on April 10, 2024.Thanks for that kind introduction.I was a little worried you would tell a bunch of stories that I’d have to refute the rest of the week so I appreciate you focusing on my better half.I’m honored to be here with Secretary Kendall.During this time of Great Power Competition, he has instilled a sense of urgency and focus across this Department, and it is spreading beyond the Department to industry and international partners – you can actually feel the energy.We owe that to Secretary Kendall.So, thank you for your leadership, sir.You can feel that energy here in the Space Symposium.I feel it walking around.And then it occurs ...

WASHINGTON (AFNS) --  Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and the department’s two highest-ranking military leaders told a Senate subcommittee April 9 that the United States cannot withstand further budget delays if it expects to modernize and compete successfully against China. “Continued failure to provide on-time authorities and appropriations will leave the Air Force and Space Force inadequately prepared,” Kendall told the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. “Time matters, but so do resources. The United States is also now facing a competitor with national purchasing power that exceeds our own...