Artemis Moon Tree Finds Home at USAFA Through STARCOM Partnership
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) — On Nov. 15, the U.S. Air Force Academy unveiled a plaque for its first Artemis Moon Tree — an American Sweetgum sapling grown from […]
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From concept to command: Celebrating 5 years of the U.S. Space Force
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) — The U.S. Space Force officially turns five years old Dec. 20th. The sixth branch of the U.S armed forces was established on Dec.
Space Force training, readiness shine at I/ITSEC
ORLANDO, Fla. (AFNS) — Maj. Gen. Tim Sejba, commander of Space Training and Readiness Command, shared a forward-looking vision for the command at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference,
Space Force activates component field command in Japan
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) — The U.S. Space Force activated its sixth service component, United States Space Forces – Japan at Yokota Air Base, Japan, 4 December 2024.
Space Force special duty assignment application window closes Jan. 7
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Special duty assignments offer Guardians a unique opportunity to step into prestigious roles instrumental to the service’s mission. They also serve as a unique platform
TACDEVCON 2024 incorporates foreign, allied partners
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) — Space Training and Readiness Command’s Delta 10 hosted the second annual Tactics Development Conference, or TACDEVCON, and the first iteration with international partner participation Nov.
Additional reimbursement authorized for pet transportation from countries with higher rabies risk
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Starting Nov. 25, service members performing a permanent change of station move from certain high-risk countries may be approved reimbursement up to $4,000. In January, the
“Buck Sergeant” Training Program: 50th SFS support Guardian, Airmen development
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) — Acknowledging the U.S. Space Force’s mission, structure and unique demands, Space Operations Command leadership developed the Guardian and Airmen Development Program to foster
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CMSSF visits Pituffik SB at the ‘Top of the World’
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna visited Pituffik Space Base, Greenland, Nov. 20-22. Bentivegna was joined by Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, the
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USecAF discusses national defense challenges, inspires cadets at Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AFNS) — Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton visited Virginia Tech Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 875 to engage with cadets and civilian
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Revolutionizing space-based thermal systems: AFRL’s SPIRRAL launch on SPX-31
KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. (AFNS) — The Air Force Research Laboratory launched the Space Power InfraRed Regulation and Analysis of Lifetime experiment on Nov. 4. SPIRRAL, flown by AFRL through the
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A Cosmic Connection: USSF astronaut calls STEM students from ISS
BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) — Astronauts aboard the International Space Station conducted an educational downlink, a communication signal from the spacecraft back to Earth, for Denver School of
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US Space Forces Indo-Pacific marks two years of accomplishments, growth
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) — The U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific is celebrating its second birthday by reflecting on the significant strides made in strengthening the U.S. military’s space
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Kendall provides cadets a portrait of leaders, their qualities the nation needs for today’s global threats
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — In a bracing speech to Air Force Academy cadets who are the service’s future leaders, Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, Nov. 12,
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USSF accepting proposals for fourth research opportunity under the USSF University Consortium
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — In partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, the United States Space Force is currently accepting proposals for USSF University Consortium/Space Strategic Technology Institute 4, focused