Nov. 30, 2022 Space Force Prepares to Launch Next Satellite Space Force is preparing for the launch of another GPS satellite, nicknamed "Amelia Earhart '' after the renowned aviator, in January 2023 - the sixth of 10 satellites that will join the constellation of the existing 31 GPS satellites.
Oct. 6, 2022 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized during Air Force’s season of celebrations The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022 were recognized and honored during the Air Force’s 75th Anniversary week and the Air and Space Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 15-21.
May 11, 2022 DOD Focused on Hypersonic Missile Defense Development, Admiral Says The Missile Defense Agency mission is to develop and deploy a layered missile defense system to defend the United States and its deployed forces, allies and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight, the agency's director said.
March 8, 2022 DOD Leaders Say Russia, China Provide Challenges to National Security Every operational plan in the Defense Department rests on an assumption that strategic deterrence is holding, and in particular, that nuclear deterrence is holding, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said.
Jan. 5, 2021 Space Force Senior Enlisted Advisor Talks Future of Enlisted Force As the U.S. Space Force moves into its second year, the new service will focus on developing its culture, training its personnel and creating the right balance between the enlisted and officer ranks.
Aug. 21, 2020 Space Challenges Prompt DOD Response, Space Superiority U.S. Space Command operations in space deter conflict; deliver space combat power for the joint force, allies and partners; and defeat aggression if necessary, a leader of that command said.
Feb. 13, 2020 Wanted: Ideas on Space Force members’ name, ranks The U.S. Space Force is looking for feedback from U.S. military space professionals on what Space Force members should be called.
Jan. 27, 2020 Goldfein offers optimistic update on Air Force’s evolution and future Creating a system that uses data, machine learning and state-of-the art software to seamlessly link “sensors to shooters” across all domains – air, land, sea, cyber and space – is among Goldfein’s highest priorities as the Air Force’s highest-ranking military officer.
June 5, 2023 Benefield Anechoic Facility tests first space satellite in decades Anticipated to launch in late 2023, Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) will be the Department of Defense’s first experimental, integrated navigation satellite system in nearly 50 years.
May 17, 2023 Wright-Patterson AFB to host 76th ISR Squadron The 76th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron will be hosted at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Jan. 21, 2023 Yokota AB aids Space Systems Command in historic US-Japan space partnership The 374th Mission Support Group and 730th Air Mobility Squadron assisted the USSF Space Systems Command to deliver the first of two payloads on Japan’s Geo-based Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, Jan. 17.
Oct. 13, 2022 DAF, ROKAF sign Terms of Reference for collaborating in land, air, space weather Representatives from the U.S. Department of the Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force signed a first-of-its-kind Terms of Reference document May 23, 2022, establishing a forum for the two nations to collaborate in the areas of land, air, and space weather.
Oct. 6, 2022 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized during Air Force’s season of celebrations The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022 were recognized and honored during the Air Force’s 75th Anniversary week and the Air and Space Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 15-21.
