Aug. 12, 2026 Space Force Guardians Conference focuses on service trajectory, professional growth The two-day conference provided a forum for Guardians to hear directly from senior leaders about the current state and future trajectory of the Space Force and ask questions directly to the individuals making the decisions that are shaping the seven-year-old service as it looks to double in size.
Aug. 7, 2026 Schiess confirmed as new Chief of Space Operations The Senate confirmed Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess to succeed Gen. Chance Saltzman as the new CSO.
April 16, 2026 Air Force, Space Force meet recruiting goals 5 months ahead of schedule The Air Force and Space Force achieved annual recruiting goals five months ahead of schedule, contracting 32,000 new active-duty Airmen and Guardians needed for the fiscal year.
April 2, 2026 DAF updates SkillBridge policy balancing operational readiness, transition assistance The Department of the Air Force updated its Air Force and Space Force SkillBridge programs to balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians.
March 25, 2026 Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness They told lawmakers on the House Committee on Appropriations, that quality of life is critical to maintaining readiness as Airmen and Guardians continue to operate in demanding environments worldwide.