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The Space Force Association Endorses the Space Force Legacy Guardian Recognition Act H.R.5071 - 118th Congress

The Space Force Association (SFA) proudly announces its endorsement of the United States Code to authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to designate certain separated members of the Air Force as honorary separated members of the Space Force.

SFA President Bill Woolf moderates Webinar on Collaborative Endeavors of Quadrilateral Space Force

Delve into the insights from a crucial webinar that underscores the evolving partnership, mutual security, and technological strides achieved through public-private cooperation in the space domain. Uncover the shared endeavors to ensure peace, prosperity, and stability in space, and witness how like-minded nations and their commercial counterparts inspire each other's growth and innovation.

A Strategic Imperative For Space Superiority: Responsive Spacelift

In the space domain, the United States Space Force must recognize the need for rapid reconstitution and augmentation of space-based capabilities to maintain an advantage. This article explores the concept of the OODA Loop and its application in space operations, the challenges of responsive spacelift, and the importance of proactive on-orbit reconstitution. It also delves into a brief historical perspective of launch systems, the future considerations for operability and resiliency, and why rapid force reconstitution in space should be a critical national priority.

Hon. Frank Calvelli Focuses on Space Acquisition Speed and Training

Honorable Frank Calvelli, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, emphasizes the need for speed in space acquisition and integration to transform space architecture into a more diversified, proliferated, and resilient system.

Cultivating the Guardian Spirit of Mission Command

Culture is inevitable. It will develop whether we make it a focus or not; therefore, we must be intentional. An organization’s culture is a collection of normalized values, expectations, and behaviors dictated by the unit’s roles and responsibilities. Culture shapes how we execute the mission. The U.S. Space Force’s culture is under construction. Our senior leaders are prioritizing its development as we look to advance our lethality through more creative leadership approaches like mission command.

392d Combat Training Squadron Meets CSO's Intent with Expanded Exercise Program

The 392d Combat Training Squadron is revolutionizing space combat training with purpose-built exercises designed to improve readiness. By tailoring agile training programs and hosting small force exercises in distributed Space Battle Laboratories, the squadron is driving the number of exercises from two events in 2021 to over 90 per year in 2023. With two brand-new service-level exercises already established and plans for two more in the works, the Guardians of the 392d Combat Training Squadron are leading the way in preparing space warfighters to win.

Thirty-six General Officer Billets Needed to build the Space Force Leadership Bench

The USSF was established to ensure the space domain received the attention it deserves as one of the most critical warfighting domains. As technology continues to progress, all military services rely on not only the connectivity the space domain provides, but also the offensive and defensive options needed to ensure freedom of action in the domain. With this overwhelming reliance, it is time to examine current general officer billets across the services to right size the leadership needs of the newest branch of the military.

Lindsey Heroux Making History and Honoring a Legacy

Sgt. Heroux graduated from Air Force BMT at JBSA in 2017 as an honor graduate and was invited to apply to transition to the USSF in 2020 based on her career field in intelligence. She was officially sworn into the Space Force in February of 2021, where she is making history as one of the women to serve in the U.S. Space Force.

Dr. Manjit Pope recognized for trailblazing work in space research and technology

Dr. Manjit Pope, SFA UK Chapter President, inspires the next generation of women scientists to pursue careers in space technology and strategy.

Collective Defense And Coordinated Response Capability Critical To Preventing Threats According To One Of UK's Leading Rocket Scientists

Learn how a World Space Organization can counteract jamming efforts by adversarial countries and protect critical space-based assets against cyber-attacks and interference, as outlined by Dr. Manjit Pope.

Think Global on Space Security Cooperation

Op-ed on why the USSF needs to leverage partnerships and look to the international community to build a global space security cooperation program.

CSO Prioritizes a Resilient Ready Combat Credible Force

General B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, discussed his priorities and other important initiatives, prior to the Space Force's Third Birthday Celebration.

True Warfighters? A Space Force Association in-depth look at SPACE FLAG 23-1

Would I find authentic true, warfighters? Or a new generation of professional space operators? Read a SFA in-depth recap of SPACE FLAG 23-1.

S.T.A.R.S. LLC Is Proud To Announce Its Exclusive Collaboration With The Space Force Association & Unity

S.T.A.R.S. VR, LLC (“the company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusive collaboration with the Space Force Association (SFA) and Unity (NYSE: U), to develop the “S.T.A.R.S. Mission Builder” a comprehensive mission builder platform leveraging the S.T.A.R.S. IP. This project will enable educators, space industry professionals and Space Force personnel to create their own S.T.A.R.S. missions with an accessible suite of tools, including a fully voiced AI storyteller named Luna.

SFA Thanks Integrity ISR for Sponsoring its Veterans Day Space Professional Certification Promotion

In honor of Veterans Day, the Space Force Association offered free space professional certification testing to active duty military members and veterans during the month of November under Global Space University. Global Space University announced that, thanks to the sponsorship of Integrity ISR, more than 125 veterans took advantage of the free space professional certification testing, which normally carries a $450 fee, for a total value of over $56,000.

Former Nasa executive and renowned professor Dr. Greg Autry joins Space Force Association's Advisory Board

Dr. Greg Autry, a Clinical Professor of Space Leadership, Policy and Business at the Thunderbird School of Global Management and an Affiliate Professor with the Interplanetary Initiative at Arizona State University, has been appointed to the advisory board for the Space Force Association (SFA).

Space Force Association D.C. Chapter hosted birthday celebration for the U.S. Space Force

The Washington D.C. Chapter of the Space Force Association (SFA) hosted a celebration in honor of the third birthday of the United States Space Force. The event was held on December 20th at the Army Navy Club in Arlington VA. The festivities included a celebration honoring Space Force Guardians and their mission and included special guest General B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force, Bill Woolf (USAF Col. Ret.) founder and president of the Space Force Association and many other high ranking military, political, and industry leaders.

Danielle Storan appointed to the Space Force Association's Board of Directors

Meet the newest member of the Space Force Association’s (SFA) board of directors, Danielle Storan! Ms. Storan is an accomplished businesswoman and national security policy expert with more than twenty years of experience in the international arena.

SFA and Unity Announce “SFA Creator League”

The SFA Creator League is a new program supporting the development of software coding and digital design skills. As a result it will foster the creation of a secure digital metaverse converting the physical and digital realities of space.

Petty GMS US Space Force Car featured at Martinsville Speedway this past weekend

SFA President Bill Woolf commented Sunday, “With 75 million NASCAR fans, there is no better way to inform America about the United States Space Force than to put it on a car. SFA is honored to be showcased on the same car to let people know they can support the Space Force by becoming a member. We can’t all be members of the Space Force, but we can all join the Space Force Association."

Space Force Association Celebrates Third Anniversary

Space Force Association (SFA) is celebrating its Three Year Anniversary in October. SFA is the only independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves as a professional military association whose sole focus is supporting the United States Space Force and its Guardians.

DART Paves the Way for New Space Force Mission

The United States must embrace a broader definition of planetary defense that includes man-made as well as natural disaster vectors. The logical result is to assign responsibility for the redirection portion of the planetary defense mission to the United States Space Force.

SFA's Global Space University awards first 100 Space Certifications

Through academic and knowledge validation, GSU has awarded their first 100 Space Professional I and Space Professional II Level Certifications to students from all backgrounds and industries related to space research, exploration, military, and professional services.

Golfing for Guardians Tournament to be held at Ft. Belvoir Golf Course Monday October 3rd

The Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Space Force Association (SFA) will hold a golf tournament on October 3rd at the Ft. Belvoir Golf Club. The event, Golfing for Guardians is the first major fundraiser being held by the chapter and will benefit Space Force Guardians and their families in the DC area.

STARCOM HQ Location Selection Process is in Review

The Space Force Association (SFA) believes that the process of bidding on the location for STARCOM HQ should be open and fair to all states. Permitting more states to house SF Bases and Deltas allows for additional congressional representatives and senators, as well as, states and municipalities to learn more about the mission and necessity of Space Force Operations.

Brigadier General USA (Ret.) Timothy Coffin appointed to SFA Board of Directors

The Space Force Association has appointed Brigadier General Coffin, USA (ret.) to its Board of Directors. General Coffin has over 25 years of experience in the Space Domain supporting the full range of DOD space activities.

Space Force Association partners with Association of the U.S. Army to broaden membership benefits of both organizations

The Space Force Association (SFA) has reached an agreement with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) to provide their respective members with additional benefits, networking, professional development, advocacy programs and more.

Space Force Association to Host Guardian Industry Nights July 27-28th

Space Force Association will host the Guardian Industry Nights (GINs) Conference July 27-28th at Peterson Space Force Base (Colorado Springs, Colorado). GINs two-night conference will provide one-of-a-kind engagement opportunities between Guardians, industry leaders, partners, and policymakers. GINs Conference offers targeted programming to inspire constructive conversations and collaboration to advance the Space Force as the dominant spacepower leader.

It's Time for the Space Force to Be Seen

As it approaches its second birthday, many Americans still don't know they have a Space Force. Some immediate changes and new initiatives could improve that communication.

NSC Takes Small Step... Is a Giant Leap Coming?

After nearly a year in office, the Biden Administration has made its first statement on the United States’ future as a spacefaring nation. The US position in space is being tested.

Review: The High Frontier

Review: To Boldly Go...

Space Force Unveils Human Capital Strategy: Values Are Central to Victory for Lean Force

Give USSF Operational Priorities a Voice

One of the main reasons for a separate USSF is to inform DAF priorities based on emerging threats from space to all domain superiority. Yet this hearing, like so many before, continues to present priorities without including space considerations.

Space Warfighting Culture, Develop or Lose

An interview with CMSgt Jacob Simmons, Command Senior Enlisted Leader at Joint Task Force – Space Defense, who recently published Ascendancy: The Space Warfighter Mindset