United States Space Force

Twenty-three Guardians within @USSF_SSC recently completed a new Acquisitions Initial Qualification Training (AIQT) program designed to give them a jump start on their acquisition careers. This AIQT pilot course was delivered by Warfighting Acquisition University in partnership with SSC to prepare the DAF's newest acquisition workforce professionals. This marked the second and final iteration of the AIQT pilot program before the new course formally launches in January 2027. Story: dvidshub.net/r/rzjzzm

The Department of the Air Force has recently designated U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) David Kelley as the Chaplain of the Space Force, establishing senior-level religious support advocacy focused on Guardians and their families. “I am honored to serve as the Chaplain of the Space Force and to support Guardians, families, chaplains and Religious Affairs Airmen across the service,” Kelley said. “In this role, and in partnership with Chief Master Sgt. Andre Thomas, Senior Enlisted Advisor for Space Religious Affairs, we will build on the strength of one integrated Department of the Air Force Chaplain Corps, ensuring Guardian perspectives inform religious support at every level.” Read more: dvidshub.net/r/fsoqb4

VICTUS HAZE is a multi-launch, multi-vehicle mission designed to demonstrate the Nation’s capability to rapidly acquire, launch, and operate space vehicles on operationally relevant timelines in response to urgent on-orbit threats. Space Systems Command demonstrated a Tactically Responsive Space launch capability with the liftoff of Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle from the company’s Launch Complex-1 back in June 2026, as part of the TacRS VICTUS HAZE mission. Check out the clip below⬇️

In his most recent C-Note, @SpaceForceCSO explains that LOE 1: Forging the Guardian Ethos underpins how we act, how we fight, and the character of our Service as one team forged in shared purpose to deter aggression and defeat adversaries. He emphasizes that this ethos is rooted in our readiness to defeat our Nation's adversaries, ensuring space superiority through combat-credible space forces distinctly focused on warfighting activities in, from, and to space. Read the full C-Note #3-3 below: spaceforce.mil/News/Article-…

This #VeteransDay, we honor and thank all who have served and continue to serve in the military. Thank you for your service, sacrifices, and continued dedication!

Happy 251st Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis.

The Department of the Air Force unveiled a modernization blueprint to advance enterprise intelligence and provide combat-ready super intelligence capabilities to warfighters. Find out more⬇️: dvidshub.net/r/68udyz

ICYMI--Space Systems Command officials discussed partnerships with the commercial space industry during Space Industry Days, held Oct. 21–22, 2026, in Los Angeles. This year’s theme was “Fielding the Arsenal of Freedom – Victory through Industrial Partnership.” Learn more here: dvidshub.net/r/s5b9i3

ICYMI--Mission Delta 6 – Cyber Warfare validated decentralized defensive cyberspace tactics during Exercise Vermillion Stars, Oct. 14–16. The live-fire exercise tested distributed crews’ ability to coordinate threat response and protect critical space architecture. More: dvidshub.net/r/3dfh9s

💡The Department of the Air Force’s Spark Tank program concludes its final year with five ideas selected from 350 submissions.💡 Find out more ⬇️⬇️ dvidshub.net/r/g185qj

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