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

🛰️ CSO Notice to Guardians: Lines of Effort for the Force 🛰️🚀 "I made it clear that Guardians must always be prepared to fight and win our nation’s wars by achieving and maintaining space superiority – and I outlined the three Lines of Effort that will define our priorities during my time as CSO:🛰️ Forging the Guardian Ethos, 💫 Arming and Growing the Guardian Force,🤝 Integrating Guardian Power at Scale." -Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas Schiess Read the CSO Notice to Guardians here: dvidshub.net/r/c4pbbv

Happy 251st Birthday to the U.S. Navy! Proud to serve alongside you keeping our nation secure. America’s Sailors project power & defend freedom. Ready to fight and win in every domain.

🚀 One Falcon Team: Launching at Mission Speed From Florida to California, the One Falcon Team unites Guardians, Airmen and civilian engineers to integrate launch operations, mission assurance and support functions across both coasts. This unified approach helps Space Systems Command keep pace with an accelerating launch cadence while delivering resilient, reliable access to space for the nation and its allies. One team. One mission. Assured access to space. Read more: dvidshub.net/r/9qkc81

Congratulations AGLS Class 26-G! Huge shoutout to the graduates of AGLS Class 26-G! Your hard work and commitment to our mission have set the stage for your new roles as frontline supervisors. Lead with character, inspire your teams, and continue to make a difference. #AGLS26G #FutureLeaders #InspireToLead

Celebrating Q3 2026 with 13 launches! 🚀 Cape Canaveral remains the heart of innovation and space exploration.

Strengthening alliances in the Pacific Partnership in action at Vandenberg Space Force Base! 🤝🚀 Leaders from the Republic of Korea Army & U.S. Space Forces–Korea visited SLD 30 to dive deep into launch operations & missile testing. Together, we are prioritizing shared security in the Pacific. More: dvidshub.net/r/obd9ip

On Sept. 28, First Sergeants from the Space Force gathered in Colorado Springs for the inaugural Guardian First Sergeant Summit. This event aims to define their role in a developing military service, capturing insights from participants across the U.S. & overseas, with plans for it to become an annual event to establish enduring standards.

💪 Readiness starts with our people 🛰️ Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier met SPACEFOREUR-AF Guardians and leadership during a trip to U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa and U.S. Space Forces in Europe and Space Forces Africa. See more: dvidshub.net/r/ugz2u4

🛰️ Out with the old, in with the new: Next-Gen OPIR replaces DSP 🚀 The Defense Support Program constellation, whose first satellite launched in the early 1970s, provided uninterrupted space-based early-warning capability for decades. The DSP constellation ensured deterrence during the Cold War and protected our deployed warfighters from the Gulf War until their retirement last month. Read more: dvidshub.net/r/c4v9hd

Defending the Mission at Mission Speed ⚡🛡️ Cyber defense is mission defense. The 6th Sustainment Squadron is accelerating the fielding of defensive cyber capabilities for a critical electromagnetic warfare mission—helping protect the systems Guardians rely on to operate in a contested domain. Read more: dvidshub.net/r/9m3o9p

Service members in harm’s way will see special-pay increases. Effective Oct. 1, Hostile Fire Pay doubled to $450 per month, while Imminent Danger Pay increased to $275 per month. Read more: dvidshub.net/r/p6pouv

🔭🛰️ Eyes on the Domain The 593rd Test and Evaluation Squadron is expanding its Space Test Course with the Raven telescope, giving Guardians hands-on experience observing and tracking orbital objects. 📷 by Brandon Hernandez