A DEL 5 flag is on stage in an auditorium.

July 3, 2024

Change of Command: DEL 5 says farewell to Verroco, welcomes Sorice

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — Space Delta 5 held its Change of Command at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 3, 2024.

A man in a blue uniform speaks at a podium.

July 2, 2024

Face of Defense: Officer's Career Takes Off in Space Force

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — Space Force Lt. Col. Russell Smith began his military career in the Air Force, but his interests gravitated toward space as one of the most crucial warfighting domains. He quickly transferred to the Space Force and sees his role with the newest service branch as being a part of history as space operations become essential to U.S. security and global stability.

Air Force defenders pose in front of Space Force radar facility

July 1, 2024

Combat-Ready – Embracing a new U.S. Space Force Generational Model

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — The current international order, which has provided decades of relative security and stability, is at risk from authoritarian regimes seeking to promote their own self-interests. An ambitious China and an overtly belligerent Russia are aggressively challenging established rules and norms upon which global security and stability depend.

U.S. and Mexican Forces Forge Ahead with Resolute Sentinel and the Subject Matter Expert Exchange

June 28, 2024

U.S. and Mexican Forces Forge Ahead with Resolute Sentinel and the Subject Matter Expert Exchange

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo — In a stride toward enhanced space domain awareness and military cooperation, members of the Mexican armed forces joined their U.S. counterparts at the Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on June 3, 2024. This gathering, hosted by U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Space Command, enabled observations of commercial space’s role at the Joint Commercial Operation’s cell during U.S. Southern Command’s Exercise Resolute Sentinel.

Man in uniform holds microphone

June 24, 2024

Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, S4S, C/JFSCC promotes to Brigadier General

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Frank Kincaid, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Space Forces - Space, and the Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, gives remarks during a promotion ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., June 14, 2024. Kincaid promoted to the rank of Brigadier General after 30 years of service. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and the Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, and his wife Debbie, wave to the crowd during the Lompoc Flower Festival Parade in Lompoc, Calif., June 22, 2024. Leadership from U.S. Space Forces - Space and Space Launch Delta 30 participated in the parade which had over 50 entrees and 500 attendees. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

June 22, 2024

Lompoc Flower Festival Parade honors S4S, SLD 30 leadership

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — The Lompoc Flower Festival honored top leadership from U.S. Space Forces - Space and Space Launch Delta during its parade in Lompoc, California, June 22, 2024. Leadership included U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, S4S Commander and the Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, Chief Master Sgt. Grange S. Coffin, S4S command senior enlisted leader, Col. Mark A. Shoemaker, SLD 30 commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jay L. Harris, SLD 30 command SEL. More than 800 attendees watch over 50 different attractions and performances during the parade.

NATO Allies from 23 Nations and two Partner Nations, Australia and Japan, participate in the second ever NATO Space Operations Commanders’ Conference at Allied Air Command, June 12-13, 2024. Participants discussed space capability and capacity through collaboration and cooperation with a focus on Space Security and Space Warfare. (NATO AIRCOM photo by OR-9 Arnaud Chamberlin)

June 13, 2024

Maj Gen Zellmann participates in NATO Space Operations Commander’s Conference

RAMSTEIN AB, Germany — Maj. Gen. Richard L. Zellmann, Deputy Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, attended the second ever NATO Space Operations Commanders’ Conference at Allied Air Command, June 12-13, 2024.

two people shaking hands holding an award plaque

June 4, 2024

S4S Commander Presents Annual Awards to NSDC Members

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space (S4S) commander and the Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, presents U.S. Space Command 2023 Service Component Annual Awards to National Space Defense Center members.

Members of the Ecuador and Uruguay armed forces visited Vandenberg Space Force Base for a space familiarization tour 21-23 May. During the visit, participants received briefings on U.S. Space Forces - Space, the Combined Space Operations Center, Space Domain Awareness, and Space-Track.org. Additionally, participants received a tour of the installation including two launch sites and the installation museum. By hosting countries who are new to Space Domain Awareness, the U.S. can share best practices and encourage norms of behavior in space. (U.S. Space Force photo by David Dozoretz)

June 4, 2024

Ecuador, Uruguay receive SDA familiarization immersion through S4S

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCES BASE, Calif. — Members of the Ecuador and Uruguay armed forces visited Vandenberg Space Force Base for a space familiarization tour 21-23 May. During the visit, participants received briefings on U.S. Space Forces - Space, the Combined Space Operations Center, Space Domain Awareness, and Space-Track.org. Additionally, participants received a tour of the installation including two launch sites and the installation museum. By hosting countries who are new to Space Domain Awareness, the U.S. can share best practices and encourage norms of behavior in space.

Four U.S. Space Force members wave to a large crowd from the center of a rodeo arena.

June 3, 2024

S4S leadership kicks off Military Appreciation Day for Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, participated in the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade in Santa Maria, Calif., June 1-2, 2024. Schiess and Col. Mark A. Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, accompanied by their senior enlisted leaders, opened the event as guest speakers for Military Appreciation Day at the rodeo.