In space exploration, milestones are more than just markers of progress; they symbolize humanity’s collective ambition and dedication to push the boundaries of our understanding. Recently, in a historic moment, Colonel Nick Hague (USSF) emerged as a trailblazer, poised to etch his name in the annals of space history as the first Space Force Guardian … Continued
During Women’s History Month, the Space Force Association (SFA) recognizes the achievements of Col. Lina Cashin (U.S. Air Force, ret.) and her commitment to developing space defense, resources, and education.
Lt General David “Rock” Miller, Jr. became the second ever commander of United States Space Force Space Operations Command (SpOC) on Jan 9, 2024. In an exclusive Space Warfighter Talk interview, SFA had the privilege of sitting down with Lt Gen Miller, the newly appointed Space Operations Command (SpOC) commander, a pivotal element of the … Continued
Explore the role of space readiness in modern warfare with Maj. Gen. Gregory Gagnon, Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
