Tag: guardians
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New training for Space Force officers starting at Peterson
New Space Force officers will start their careers in Colorado Springs as part of a new training model starting this year. The Officer Training Course that launched this fall at Peterson Space Force Base will replace specialized technical schools specific to an officer’s career field. The new year-long program will feature six courses that provide…
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House committee approves blocking unilateral transfer of space-focused National Guard units
The House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment Wednesday that will require the Air Force to work with state governors on the transfer of space-focused National Guard units. The Air Force had planned to unilaterally transfer space-focused National Guard units into the Space Force, drawing opposition from the governors of all 50 states. Colorado lawmakers…
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House committee approves blocking unilateral transfer of space-focused National Guard units
The House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment Wednesday that will require the Air Force to work with state governors on the transfer of space-focused National Guard units. The Air Force had planned to unilaterally transfer space-focused National Guard units into the Space Force, drawing opposition from the governors of all 50 states. Colorado lawmakers…
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Space Force rolling out dedicated ‘combat squadrons’ to prepare for growing threats
The Space Force is introducing new dedicated combat squadrons that will help guardians focus on their missions on dedicated cycles. Gen. Chance Saltzman announced the units during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Warfare Symposium this week in Aurora, where military leaders emphasized the change to help deter a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan in…