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The nose of a space plane.
Space Force

Space Force’s secretive space plane lands after 434 days in orbit

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Mar 8, 2025

A group of people on a snowy ridge raise their arms as the Sun crests over the horizon.
Space Force

This is the moment troops in Greenland saw the sun for the first time in 3 months

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Feb 23, 2025

An X-37B onboard camera, used to ensure the health and safety of the vehicle, captures an image of Earth while conducting experiments in a highly elliptical orbit in 2024. As part of the X-37B's seventh mission, the vehicle executed a series of first-of-its-kind maneuvers, called aerobraking, to safely change its orbit using minimal fuel. (U.S. Space Force Courtesy Photo)
Space Force

US military releases first photo from orbit from its mysterious space plane

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Feb 21, 2025

A commanding officer stands over another's shoulder, pointing at a screen.
Space Force

Space Force officer who was relieved of command tapped for senior Air Force role

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 18, 2025

A satellite jammer sits atop a shipping container.
Space Force

Space Force to deploy new jammers to yell at enemy satellites

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 21, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Matthew Danner, front, the commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, addresses his Marines during a formation on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2024. Danner and Sgt. Maj. Charles Peoples, the sergeant major of the 31st MEU, led the weekly formation for a final time, in advance of a change of command. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peter J. Eilen)
Space Force

Opinions of lower-ranking troops could soon be considered in officer promotions

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 17, 2024

Space Force Boot Camp
Space Force

Space Force wants its own boot camp

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 11, 2024

Maj. Caitlin Oviatt, 55th Logistics Readiness commander, inspects a shaving waiver during an open ranks inspection on July 9, 2024. Open ranks was being conducted as part of an Air Combat Command initiative to boost troop readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Watkins)
Space Force

Beards in the Air Force and Space Force will be debated in Congress

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 9, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason Burkett, commanding officer, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to Marines during a battalion formation at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Feb. 1, 2024. This battalion-wide formation was held to brief future events and address questions regarding the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)
Space Force

Suicide rates among active duty troops, spouses and dependents have increased since 2011

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 14, 2024

A man in uniform stands behind a four-legged robot.
Space Force

That’s CHAPPIE: Why the Space Force has a nuclear material sniffing robot

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 12, 2024

Airmen of the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing take part in a 9/11 20th anniversary ceremony in Sioux City, Iowa September 11, 2021. During the ceremony 185th Wing Commander Col. Muckey reminded members of the importance of remembering the events that took place on September 11, 2001 and the many achievements the unit had accomplished since. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Ter Haar/Released)
Space Force

Federal judge tosses lawsuit that challenged Pennsylvania military ballots

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 29, 2024

Troops prepare for Hurricane
Space Force

Military bases in Florida prepare for Category-5 Hurricane Milton

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 7, 2024

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Space Force

Space Force blasts first guardian into space

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 30, 2024

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Space Force

After nearly 5 years, the Space Force still can’t get its own dress uniforms for most guardians

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 6, 2024

Nick Hague
Space Force

A Space Force guardian will lead the mission to bring back stranded space station crew

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Sep 4, 2024

Combat engineers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division blast through a concrete wall during demolition training at Curry Demo July 17.
Space Force

Military to start cognitive tests for troops exposed to artillery, gunfire and explosions

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 12, 2024

The first Space Force ‘retirement beard’ is here and it’s out of this world
Space Force

The first Space Force ‘retirement beard’ is here and it’s out of this world

Posted on Jul 12, 2024

U.S. Army Talent Acquisition Specialist (420T) candidates completed the first phase of their initial training program at the Adjutant General School on Fort Jackson, South Carolina May 10, 2024. The first two weeks of the course features fundamental data analytics training followed by eight weeks of technical training at the Recruiting and Retention College at Fort Know, Kentucky. (Courtesy U.S. Army photo)
Space Force

Army graduates first class of recruiting warrant officers

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 11, 2024

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Space Force

Naval and Air Force Academies welcome class of 2028 with ‘I-Day,’ plenty of yelling

By Matt White

Posted on Jun 27, 2024

The Space Cowboys: Guardians earn their spurs in cavalry tradition
Space Force

The Space Cowboys: Guardians earn their spurs in cavalry tradition

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 7, 2024

Air Force and Space Force are rolling out new PT gear
Space Force

Air Force and Space Force are rolling out new PT gear

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 1, 2024

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Space Force

Military daycares could partner with off-base facilities, hire more workers under new bill

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

Congressional panel recommends 15% pay increase for enlisted troops
Space Force

Congressional panel recommends 15% pay increase for enlisted troops

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

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Space Force

In China, if ‘Jody’ steals your girl, he gets 10 months in jail

By Matt White

Posted on Feb 21, 2024

Space Force cancels classified military communications satellite project
Space Force

Space Force cancels classified military communications satellite project

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Feb 18, 2024

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Space Force

Space Force will launch its first Guardian into orbit this year

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

Senior enlisted leaders tell Congress that Pentagon should learn from civilian world
Space Force

Senior enlisted leaders tell Congress that Pentagon should learn from civilian world

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 31, 2024

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Space Force

Pentagon announces overhaul in how the military will investigate serious crimes

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 28, 2023

X-37B space plane now to launch this week after delays
Space Force

X-37B space plane now to launch this week after delays

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 25, 2023

Soldier in cold environment
Space Force

Military bases below negative-20 degrees will soon get a bonus pay

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 15, 2023

UFOs
Space Force

Space Force is going to track “abnormal” objects in outer space

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 25, 2023

These 2023 USO troops of the year saved injured civilians with tourniquets
Space Force

These 2023 USO troops of the year saved injured civilians with tourniquets

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 23, 2023

Space Force’s secretive X-37B space plane is going back in orbit
Space Force

Space Force’s secretive X-37B space plane is going back in orbit

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 12, 2023

Recruits in training
Space Force

Air Force and Space Force raise top age for new recruits to 42

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 30, 2023

A painting showing a space plane, cargo bay open, flying to capture a satellite.
Space Force

Space Force’s first official portrait is aspirational sci-fi

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 28, 2023

America officially has its first Space Ranger
Space Force

America officially has its first Space Ranger

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 14, 2023

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Space Force

Congress blasts Pentagon for ‘dreadful’ barracks conditions

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 29, 2023

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Space Force

Moldy, rat-infested barracks are getting Congressional attention

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 27, 2023

Space Force sets a record for quickly sending a new satellite to space
Space Force

Space Force sets a record for quickly sending a new satellite to space

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 17, 2023

Space Force murder
Space Force

Space Force NCO faces murder charges in shooting of two teens breaking into his Hyundai

By Matt White

Posted on Jul 11, 2023

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Space Force

Congress really wants to make a Space Force National Guard happen

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 11, 2023

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Space Force

Air Force, Space Force hope medals and promotions can boost recruitment referrals

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 21, 2023

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Space Force

The Space Force needs your help describing what its mission is

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 16, 2023

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Space Force

The Space Force’s baggy dress pants are still undergoing ‘refinement’ 18 months after their debut

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 4, 2023

Space Force’s development agency just put several new satellites into orbit
Space Force

Space Force’s development agency just put several new satellites into orbit

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Apr 2, 2023

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Space Force

Military buying more missiles and other weapons to fight China, Russia

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 14, 2023

Why the Air Force’s best ‘secret weapon’ has nothing to do with airplanes
Space Force

Why the Air Force’s best ‘secret weapon’ has nothing to do with airplanes

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 16, 2023

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Space Force

The Air Force is changing the way it measures body fat for airmen and guardians

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 10, 2023

The Space Force won a ‘Call of Duty’ tournament and then the trophy got launched into space
Space Force

The Space Force won a ‘Call of Duty’ tournament and then the trophy got launched into space

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 1, 2022

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Space Force

The Air Force’s admin software is so bad that the top enlisted airman is trolling it

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 21, 2022

Space Force’s secretive space plane is back on Earth after a record 908 days in orbit
Space Force

Space Force’s secretive space plane is back on Earth after a record 908 days in orbit

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 12, 2022

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Space Force

What Americans are getting wrong about veterans

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 11, 2022

space trooper
Space Force

‘Space troopers’ are real and US Space Command has 300 of them

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 10, 2022

Space Force’s secretive X-37B plane has spent more than 900 days in orbit
Space Force

Space Force’s secretive X-37B plane has spent more than 900 days in orbit

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 6, 2022

The US military is still struggling to figure out social media
Space Force

The US military is still struggling to figure out social media

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 2, 2022

Pentagon to help pay for troops to travel out of state for abortion care
Space Force

Pentagon to help pay for troops to travel out of state for abortion care

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 20, 2022

The Space Force wants to create temporary ‘training ranges’ in orbit
Space Force

The Space Force wants to create temporary ‘training ranges’ in orbit

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 29, 2022

Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you
Space Force

Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 28, 2022

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Space Force

A star is born: Top enlisted Space Force leader belts ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ like a pro

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 22, 2022

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Space Force

The Air Force’s top recruiter is personally reviewing recruits’ hand tattoos so they can enlist

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 22, 2022

The Space Force’s official song is here and the Air Force chief is sure ‘it will grow on us’
Space Force

The Space Force’s official song is here and the Air Force chief is sure ‘it will grow on us’

By Max Hauptman, Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 20, 2022

Enlisted airman gets leaders in hot water after calling a field grade officer ‘brother’
Space Force

Enlisted airman gets leaders in hot water after calling a field grade officer ‘brother’

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 19, 2022

Reefer recruits: Why the US military must change its stance on marijuana
Space Force

Reefer recruits: Why the US military must change its stance on marijuana

By Schyler Peck

Posted on Sep 8, 2022

Moldy barracks
Space Force

Why moldy barracks are a growing problem for the US military

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 29, 2022