MARCH 14, 2025 – Guardians,
As a young and evolving service, the United States Space Force must harness the power of innovative leadership to propel our success. Our operations require leaders who can navigate uncertainty, think creatively, and make bold decisions in the face of complex and rapidly emerging situations. To stay ahead of the curve, it’s essential that we emphasize the importance of leadership development and create an atmosphere that encourages continuous learning, innovation, and progression.
At the heart of this effort is the development of leaders who embody the core values of the Space Force. We need Guardians who demonstrate strong Character through their actions and decisions, build strong Connections with their teams and stakeholders, show Commitment to our mission and vision, and exhibit Courage as we navigate this contested and competitive domain.
To support this vision, I’m excited to launch the inaugural edition of my Leadership Library, a resource designed to inspire Guardians to develop their leadership skills and stay at the forefront of Spacepower.
This library includes a curated selection of books exploring alternative views on leadership, productivity, the secrets to performance and satisfaction, creating a positive workplace culture, logical thinking and decision-making, and military history. Additionally, you can find additional insights in episodes of the Perigee Podcast and my quarterly memos, “The B-Line.”
We aspire to create a Space Force characterized by a culture of intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving, and collaborative leadership. I encourage you to embark on a journey of continuous learning and commitment to mastery, to seek out new challenges and opportunities, and to never stop trying to be the best version of yourself.
Let’s seize this opportunity to shape the future of our service, forge a generation of Guardians who will propel our nation to new heights, and secure our position in the space domain. Together, we’ll build the Space Force we need to secure our nation’s interest in, from and to space.
This is the Way!
John F. Bentivegna
Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force