Space Force

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna spoke with Guardians about the critical roles they play in developing the service at the 2024 Space Force Guardian Conference in Houston, Aug. 10-11.The conference was focused on professional development for enlisted Guardians, updates about reoptimizing for Great Power Competition, as well as senior leader perspectives on the mindset required for future success.Bentivegna emphasized how the technical expertise and operational mindset of the enlisted corps define the Space Force and how the service must adapt today for tomorrow’s dynamic environment. “Enlisted Guardians are the primary warfighters within the service, serving...

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) --  Members of the Australian Department of Defence recently joined forces with the Joint Navigation Warfare Center to put GPS devices to the test. The goal was to assess their performance under simulated jamming conditions and enhance their resilience in contested environments.The combined effort brought together experts from both nations. Personnel from the Australian Joint Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Directorate worked alongside JNWC personnel to evaluate the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver.The DAGR, a widely used GPS device by both U.S. and allied forces, plays a critical role in land, sea and air navigation. By subjecting it to an anechoic chamber that mimics contested and limited GPS conditions, the team...

PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) --  Space Training and Readiness Command Guardians have a new home at Florida's Space Coast.STARCOM's unit, Space Delta 10, charged with developing doctrine, tactics, wargaming, and lessons learned, was welcomed to Patrick Space Force Base with a change of command – and location – Aug. 7.Col. Jack D. Fulmer II relinquished command of Delta 10, paving the way for Col. Shannon DaSilva to take the helm at Patrick SFB.Maj. Gen. Timothy Sejba, STARCOM commander, praised Fulmer's leadership, stating, “When Jay took command in September 2021, he faced limited resources in terms of personnel, facilities, and equipment. Despite these challenges, he exceeded all expectations and established a solid foundation for Delta 10, l...

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) --  Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, USSPACECOM command senior enlisted leader, traveled to Colombia and Argentina to connect with partners in the region July 28 to Aug. 2.The USSPACECOM leaders started their trip at U.S. Southern Command’s headquarters in Miami, Florida, meeting with U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, USSOUTHCOM commander and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rafael Rodriguez, USSOUTHCOM CSEL.Following their stop in Miami, Whiting and Simmons traveled to Colombia, a nation with which the command has maintained a Space Situational Awareness information sharing agreement with since 2021. The pair met with the commander of the Colombian Air Force Gen....

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) --  The U.S. Senate confirmed Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes as the U.S. Air Force surgeon general July 31. In this position, he will also serve as the principal advisor on all health and medical matters for the Space Force. The Senate Armed Services Committee confirmed DeGoes by voice vote. “I am honored the U.S. Senate has confirmed my appointment as the surgeon general of the Air Force,” DeGoes said. “This is a humbling and significant milestone, and I am committed to advancing the health and readiness of our Airmen and Guardians. As we navigate a challenging strategic security environment, I will f...