The Spacepower Story Closer to Home
When people talk about spacepower, the conversation usually drifts toward great power competition or distant theaters. The Indo-Pacific. Eastern Europe. High-end conflict. But spend a few minutes listening to Col. Brandon Alford, and that framing starts to feel incomplete. Because some of the most consequential uses of spacepower aren’t happening “over there.” They’re happening much closer to home, across the […]
Inside Space Systems Command: A Conversation with Col. Menschner on Innovation, Acquisition, and the Future of Spacepower
The recent episode of the Spacepower Podcast offers a compelling look inside Space Systems Command (SSC) through an engaging conversation between host Bill “Hippie” Woolf and Col. Andrew S. Menschner, Deputy Commander of SSC. In this candid discussion recorded on March 5, 2026, Col. Menschner shared his journey from a childhood shaped by Air Force […]
Why the Indo-Pacific Is a Spacepower Story: A Conversation with Gen. Stephen Whiting
SUMMARY: On the Spacepower Podcast, U.S. Space Command Commander Gen. Stephen Whiting discusses deterrence, partnerships, and why space is increasingly central to security in the Indo-Pacific. When most people think about the Indo-Pacific, they picture ships, aircraft, and contested waters stretching from the South China Sea to the western Pacific. But according to Gen. Stephen Whiting, the conversation cannot […]
The Space Force Must Grow. America’s Future Depends on It.
By Bill “Hippie” Woolf, Founder, Space Force Association and Damon Feltman, CEO, Space Force Association Last week, Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna delivered testimony before Congress that was as blunt as it was necessary: “To confront the threats of today and tomorrow, doubling the size of the United States Space Force is […]
Space Force Association | 10 Defining Milestones of 2025
As we begin 2026, the Space Force Association enters the new year with strong momentum, renewed leadership, and an expanding mission across the national security space. The accomplishments of 2025 laid critical groundwork, and the year ahead promises even greater opportunity to educate, connect, and advocate for spacepower. Here are 10 defining milestones from 2025 […]
STARCOM: Building Combat Credibility for the Space Force
The United States Space Force is rapidly evolving to meet the demands of a contested and congested space domain. At the heart of this transformation is Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), whose mission is clear: Develop combat-ready Guardians and validate capabilities to ensure operational superiority. Developing Guardians for the Fight STARCOM’s core activities—training, education, […]
At the Ready: Supporting Our Guardians During the Government Shutdown
The Space Force Association is committed to supporting our Guardians every day. With the current government shutdown, we recognize that Guardians and their families may need additional support. Together with the Air Force Aid Society, SFA has compiled a resource guide to help our servicemen and women through this challenging time. The guide includes information […]
Guardian Arena Preview with Brigadier General Nick Hague and Adam Whisler
Space Force Association volunteer Marc Sands recently sat down with two remarkable leaders to discuss one of the Space Force’s most exciting annual events: the Guardian Arena. The conversation featured Brigadier General Nick Hague, a distinguished astronaut and the first Space Force Guardian to reach space, alongside Adam Whistler, a key figure in the Guardian […]
AI, Quantum Sensors, and the X-37B: The Tech Transforming Space Superiority Today
The X-37B, backed by a nearly $1 billion budget, is more than a flying laboratory. It’s a signal that the U.S. is betting on technological leadership to deter and outthink adversaries above the atmosphere.
From Star Wars to Golden Dome: America’s Race to Counter Hypersonic Threats in Space
Written in collaboration with artificial intelligence (Marbelism). Edited by a human. The Foundation: Reagan’s Star Wars Era In 1983, President Ronald Reagan announced the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), quickly nicknamed “Star Wars.” His vision was to free America from the risky balance of mutually assured destruction by creating defenses capable of stopping nuclear-tipped missiles—potentially making […]
