SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 - Space is the most physically challenging of all the warfighting domains. Operations in this environment are a contest between nations and others seeking to advance their nterests. Those that learn, anticipate, and adapt the fastest will have the advantage in space. Consequently, our Service must create the leaders and military professionals necessary to … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases Reports on Racial Disparity Reviews
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 - The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9. The progress update report is available for download here and the second report findings can be downloaded here. PROGRESS UPDATE ON THE FIRST DISPARITY REVIEW The first Independent Racial … [Read more...]
Artillerymen Must Be Ready to Operate in Space Degraded Environments
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 - The U.S. Space Command provides capability to warfighters, including those in precision fires; leaders involved in fires should also be prepared — and prepare soldiers — to operate without that space capability in case the environment is denied or degraded, the Spacecom commander said. Spacecom provides, among other things, position navigation and timing, … [Read more...]
First Space Force Innovation Cell Opens at Patrick SFB
AUGUST 31, 2021 – Patrick Space Force Base is now home to the first Spark Cell in the U.S. Space Force, The Forge. The Forge allows Guardians and Airmen to submit and develop solutions for issues identified in their organizations. “We are accelerators for getting Guardians and Airmen the tools they need,” said Thomas Maxwell, Space Launch Delta 45 innovation officer. “We’re … [Read more...]
Space Development Agency Transitioning to U.S. Space Force
AUGUST 27, 2021 - The Space Development Agency has already started the process of transitioning from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to the U.S. Space Force, said the agency's director. Derek M. Tournear spoke yesterday at the U.S. Space Foundation's 36th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The SDA, established in March … [Read more...]