AUGUST 25, 2021 - The U.S. Space Command reached initial operational capability today and is on the path to meeting full operational capability in the near future, its commander said. Army Gen. James H. Dickinson spoke today at the U.S. Space Foundation's 36th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. "We were absolutely ready since day one," he said, meaning the … [Read more...]
2022 Selection Board Schedule Helps Shape Forces
AUGUST 17, 2021 - The Department of the Air Force recently published the Calendar Year 2022 Air and Space Force Selection Board schedules, identifying when thousands of Airmen and Guardians will compete for promotion, helping shape and develop the force. The upcoming schedule will see several changes from previous years, ranging from accelerating some promotion boards, … [Read more...]
Space Force Establishes 2nd Field Command
AUGUST 16, 2021 - The U. S. Space Force established the second of its three field commands in a ceremony here Aug. 13, as Space Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Guetlein assumed command of Space Systems Command. Speaking during the establishment ceremony, Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond emphasized the important work that lies ahead for Guardians and … [Read more...]
Space Force and UND Establish University Partnership Program
AUGUST 13, 2021 - The U.S. Space Force announced its University Partnership Program at the University of North Dakota during a Memorandum of Understanding signing event Aug. 9. Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond joined UND President Andy Armacost on campus to sign the MOU. “The Space Force faces some of the toughest challenges in engineering, science, … [Read more...]
Space Command, Navy Share Commonalities
AUGUST 4, 2021 - The oceans are big, but space is even bigger, the commander of U.S. Space Command said. Still, the Navy and Space Command share a lot in terms of what they do, and there's opportunity for both to leverage off of each other to increase their effectiveness in carrying out their missions. "Just like the Navy protects our sea lines of communications, U.S. Space … [Read more...]