United States Space Force

Meet Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Ryan Jr., @USSF_SSC's newest senior enlisted leader. Learn more about his role advising more than 15,000 personnel across 20+ geographically dispersed units. See the Q&A here: dvidshub.net/r/slals6

Eight finalists presented SI-enhanced capability pitches at Space Systems Command's 2026 Fight Tonight competition Oct. 7. The annual AtlasX-led program identifies near-term space capabilities for USSF. This year’s focus: Super Intelligence. #FightTonight Find out more: dvidshub.net/r/xa494b

The final two Defense Support Program satellites are completing their journey into supersynchronous orbit after more than five decades of missile warning and tracking support. From Cold War deterrence to protecting deployed warfighters, DSP provided foundational missile warning and tracking to generations of Guardians, Airmen, and mission partners. Watch the clip below: dvidshub.net/r/h8bom6

A historic milestone in spacepower as the U.S. Space Force and @USSOCOM formally activate SPACEFOR-SOC, strengthening the integration of specialized space capabilities in support of special operations forces. Read the article here: dvidshub.net/r/m1ihc2

At SSC’s Guardians Everywhere speaker series, Col. Ellen Ellis shared how her space acquisition experience prepared her for NASA’s 378-day CHAPEA Mars mission. From Mars Dune Alpha, she discussed planning, teamwork, and adaptability under simulated Mars conditions. dvidshub.net/r/65n4le

Today, the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons will sport custom U.S. Space Force uniforms when they host the UConn Huskies. The celestial design honors future officers preparing to commission into the nation's newest military branch. #SemperSupra

HISTORY MADE! Congratulations to the 35 new Guardians who graduated from Officer Training School on Oct. 23, more than doubling the size of previous Space Force classes. #SemperSupra

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas Schiess and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna join Department of the Air Force senior leaders at the Commander, Space Force Forces Conference, Oct. 22, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The annual COMSPACEFOR Conference continues to serve as a vital platform for the USSF by facilitating essential dialogue and collaboration key to ensuring the nation's enduring advantage in the space domain and guaranteeing the joint force's continued readiness to meet any global challenge.

#SpaceIndustryDays: Winning pitches define the problem, show integration, and accelerate warfighting outcomes. Space Industry Days provides industry an opportunity to receive presentations from U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and SSC senior leadership on current and emerging opportunities. More: xitter.cf/USSF_SSC/status/211541…

Guardian Arena is right around the corner! Are you ready?

SSC’s Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve program awards six agreements to establish initial SDA surge capability in support of Joint Commercial Ops.

Explore the new issue of the Space Systems Command's Capability Delivery Bulletin to learn how space acquisition serves as a warfighting capability. xitter.cf/USSF_SSC/status/211303…

Space Launch Delta 45 held its inaugural noncommissioned officer induction ceremony, welcoming 28 new Guardians and Airmen into the NCO corps. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Carolyn A. Russell, Senior Enlisted Airmen Advisor to the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, addressed the inductees, emphasizing essential leadership traits for their transition. She urged them to focus on her 'Three G's': Growth, Grit, and Grace. More: dvidshub.net/r/62iqd2

U.S. Space Force Col. Justin M. Overmyer, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander for operations, speaks with Space Force Junior ROTC cadets from unit CA-20068 at SLD 30 headquarters at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Oct. 14, 2026. The cadets, who attend the Academy for Academic Excellence charter school in Apple Valley, California, visited the installation to learn about the Space Force mission, career opportunities and launch operations.

🚀 Space Force launches outreach program 🧠 The Space Force is launching "Guardian Spark", a new annual outreach program that connects Guardians with students in grades 3 to 12 to share the mission, people and opportunities behind the nation’s newest military service. The inaugural Guardian Spark campaign will run from Nov. 9 through Dec. 20, 2026, culminating with the Space Force’s birthday. Find out more here: dvidshub.net/r/k6ev7s

Airmen become Guardians This month marks a milestone as the final cohort of Air Force Reservists took the oath to join the Space Force under the Personnel Management Act. 🚀 These dedicated Airmen are now Guardians, ready to support vital space missions. Read more: dvidshub.net/r/42k4uj

Understanding the threats we face in space Did you know that our strategic advantage in space is under constant threat? 🚀 At SSC, every program requirement and acquisition strategy is informed by these very real challenges. More: xitter.cf/USSF_SSC/status/211075…

Inspiring the next generation of warfighters The 4th Space Operations Squadron, Mission Delta 8, welcomed local students from Patriot Applied Learning Campus for an educational engagement. Read more: dvidshub.net/r/burzqw

U.S. Space Forces-Northern held a change of command ceremony transferring leadership from Brig. Gen. Robert J. Schreiner to Brig. Gen. Phillip A. Verroco. SPACEFOR-NORTH serves to provide organic space expertise and capabilities to the combatant command. Read more: dvidshub.net/r/p4c6fv