Latest ""

House’s draft defense bill pressures Pentagon on Space Command HQ

An Alabama Republican now heads the House Armed Services Committee, which just released draft legislation freezing Space Command construction in Colorado.

Opinion

No time to fail again—pass the Space National Guard Establishment Act

Failure to align Air National Guard space elements with the Space Force will make it less likely they can achieve desired mission effects when needed most.

Ohio lawmakers make wild card pitch to host Space Command headquarters

Ohio lawmakers wade into the Colorado vs. Alabama standoff over hosting Space Command's headquarters, with a curveball pitch to put it in their state.

Air Force picks Colorado for more Space Force missions

Four more Space Force missions will now be based in Colorado Springs.

The Space Force’s new fitness regime has landed

PT tests are suspended for all guardians until July 1 while people decide whether to sign up for the study.

South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite

The domestically built three-stage Nuri rocket lifted off with a payload of eight satellites, including one to verify radar imaging technology.

Airmen can nab awards, faster promotions for referring new recruits

The Air Force is entering the crucial summer push to hit its enlistment goals by the end of the fiscal year.

Space Force to seek industry help to test tech, train guardians

STARCOM will meet with industry in late June to discuss capability gaps and update companies on its plans to develop a space test and training range.

Bentivegna named Space Force’s next top enlisted leader

Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman chose Chief Master Sgt. John Bentivegna as the Space Force's top enlisted leader on May 5.

Air Force prepares to retire U-2 spy planes in 2026

Congress needs to approve the retirement plan, which has run afoul of lawmakers in the past.