Space Force

The Defense Department announced new non-chargeable, paid bereavement leave benefit for service members. View the full article

The Department of the Air Force released the first story in an ongoing series that will feature Airmen and Guardian stories from around the force. View the full article

Delivering a unified and unambiguous message, the Department of the Air Force’s highest-ranking civilian and military leaders told Congress March 28 that progress is being made modernizing the Air and Space Forces, but to fully succeed Congress must pass the budget on-time so critical “transformation” is not delayed. View the full article

The senior leader testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee about recruiting challenges currently facing the Department of the Air Force. View the full article

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families. View the full article

In partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory and Universities Space Research Association, View the full article

The Chief of Staff of the Air Force approved several initiatives submitted to the November 2022 Air View the full article

The Department of the Air Force’s top civilian and military leaders spoke with defense experts and View the full article

The summit will cover current and future modeling and simulation activities and how they support the fusion of air and space, as well as their impact on multi-domain operations to cultivate a distinct M&S community culture. View the full article

United States Space Force Chief Operations Lt. Gen. Deanna Burt and United States Space Force View the full article

Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear, Lt. Gen. Deanna Burt, and View the full article

U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Gregory Gagnon, Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence, visited Goodfellow Air Force Base to witness the mission of the Space Force on the base in effect and the daily life of the Guardians trained here. View the full article

The first all-Space Force flight from Officer Training School graduated March 10, 2023. View the full article

The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $259.3 billion budget request March 13 designed to continue modernizing the Air Force and Space Force to meet evolving threats while also nourishing current needs that include training, readiness, and fostering new technology. View the full article

The Department of the Air Force’s Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office and the Office of Studies and Analysis are partnering to present the Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Forum in Herndon, Virginia, April 24-27. View the full article

Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of Space Operations Command, took part in a joint all domain command and control panel, during the Air Force Association’s 2023 Aerospace Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo, Mar. 07, 2023. View the full article

Six Spark Tank finalist teams presented their ideas at the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Warfare Symposium. View the full article

The panel, titled the “Enlisted Imperative,” highlighted the changing operational environment, ways Airmen and Guardians are critical to maintaining air and space dominance, and efforts to recruit and retain the best members. View the full article

The Department of the Air Force launched a toolkit March 8, 2023, providing a supplemental resource for commanders to tailor training specifically oriented to the United States’ pacing challenge. View the full article

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala.- Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman visited Air University View the full article

Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman delivered his keynote address during the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Warfare Symposium. View the full article

Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall offered a report card March 7 during a major address at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium. View the full article

Senior leaders from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force spoke during a panel titled “Warfighting on the Homefront” at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium View the full article

In celebration of Women's History Month, military leaders discussed the importance of recruiting and retaining the best and most competent personnel in the military. View the full article

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Defense Department, in collaboration with the Military Women’s Memorial, is hosting a historic Women, Peace, & Security discussion.This event will feature, for the first time, all four of the DOD’s 4-star female officers. In celebration of Women’s History Month, they will go “Beyond Firsts,” discussing their unique perspectives and experiences as servicewomen, the importance of recruiting and retaining the best talent, and the impacts of having a diverse, inclusive warfighting force. View the full article