Nov. 2, 2022

Saltzman formally elevated to Space Force’s highest position – Chief of Space Operations

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AFNS) — Pledging to build on the Space Force’s achievements while also infusing the nascent service with new approaches, Gen. B. Chance Saltzman was officially installed Nov. 2 as Chief of Space Operations, the service’s highest-ranking military post and only the second person to hold the position in the Space Force’s history.

Oct. 28, 2022

JTF-SD Naval aviator becomes Guardian, immediately selected for command

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — After more than 17 years of Naval service, Colorado native Galen Thorp transferred into the U.S. Space Force.

Oct. 24, 2022

18 SDS, France’s COSMOS integrate SDA knowledge during ‘Operator Exchange’

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — The 18th Space Defense Squadron (18 SDS) hosted five French space operators from the Operational Center for Military Surveillance of Space Objects (COSMOS) to integrate Space Domain Awareness (SDA) expertise during an ‘Operator Exchange’ here Oct. 3-6, 2022.

Oct. 13, 2022

JTF-SD celebrates the Navy’s 247th birthday

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Navy Lt. Renata Kolinko, left, space battle manager for the Joint Task Force-Space Defense and U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Casey Wade Two Bears, right, senior intelligence duty officer for the JTF-SD, cut a cake during the organization’s celebration of the U.S. Navy’s 247th birthday at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 13, 2022. This year’s Navy birthday theme of, "On Watch - 24/7 for 247 Years," highlighted the Navy's enduring ability to remain fully ready to respond to and effectively deter emergent threats. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Oct. 11, 2022

Space Force embeds Cyber Squadrons into delta missions

Schriever Space Force Base, Colo. — The Orbital Defense Initiation, or ODIN, is Space Delta 9’s initial training course where new members gain common knowledge on orbital mechanics, warfare principles, current threats to space assets and more.However, their most recent graduation included Guardians wearing patches other than DEL 9’s.The three ODIN graduates from Space Delta 6’s 69th

Oct. 11, 2022

JTF-SD Soldier transfers into USSF

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — From left, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom James, commander of the Joint Task Force-Space Defense, U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Maurice Erickson, 1st Sgt. for the JTF-SD, and Erickson's spouse, Amanda, participate in an interservice transfer ceremony at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 21, 2022. James presided over the ceremony and administered the oath of enlistment to Erickson as he transferred into the U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Oct. 5, 2022

U.K. makes history, leads SACT Meridian cell for the first time

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Following two weeks of training with the Joint Task Force-Space Defense Commercial Operations Cell (JCO), the United Kingdom successfully led its first Sprint Advanced Concept Training (SACT) Meridian cell shift out of High Wycombe, England, Aug. 1-5, 2022.

Oct. 4, 2022

DAF IG office visits JTF-SD

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Davis, the Inspector General of the Secretary of the Air Force, left, listens to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom James, commander of the Joint Task Force-Space Defense during his visit to the organization at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 30, 2022. During the visit, Davis, as well as Lee M. Russ, member of the Senior Executive Service and the executive director for the Office of Special Investigations Office of Special Projects, received a capabilities briefing and a tour of the SMSgt H. Robert Mosley II operations floor. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Oct. 4, 2022

HQMC director of strategy and plans division visits JTF-SD

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Simon Doran, director of Strategy and Plans Division, Headquarters Marine Corps, listens to a briefing by U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Maurice Erickson, right, 1st Sgt. for the Joint Task Force-Space Defense during his visit to the organization at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 29, 2022. Doran received a mission brief from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom James, commander of the JTF-SD. The JTF-SD, in unified action with mission partners, deters aggression, defends capabilities, and defeats adversaries throughout the continuum of conflict. (U.S. Space Force photo illustration by Tiana Williams) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)

Sept. 28, 2022

NSDC gains new director

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – After 30 years of unique space experience, U.S. Space Force Col. Stephen Lyon took the reins as the new director of the National Space Defense Center and the director of operations for the Joint Task Force-Space Defense here, July 11, 2022.