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U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces-Space (S4S) commander and the Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, speaks during the activation ceremony of S4S at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024. S4S was established to plan, integrate, conduct, and assess global space operations in order to deliver combat relevant space effects, in, from, and to space. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Feb. 1, 2024

CSO formally activates S4S, Schiess assumes command

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) — The component is entrusted to support all space-based and terrestrial space-based operations for USSPACECOM.

A rocket soars into the night sky.

Jan. 18, 2024

Space policy official details approach to maintaining U.S. edge

The Defense Department is laser focused on deterring aggression through critical investments and sound decisions that will shape U.S. and allied space capabilities for years to come, the Pentagon's top space policy official said.

USSPACECOM welcomes Whiting as third commander

Jan. 10, 2024

USSPACECOM welcomes Whiting as third commander

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting assumed command of U.S. Space Command from U.S. Army Gen. James H. Dickinson during a change of command ceremony here, Jan. 10, 2024.

SMDC welcomes new commanding general

Jan. 9, 2024

SMDC Welcomes New Commanding General

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – Lt. Gen. Sean A. Gainey assumed command of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command and the Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense from Lt. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler during a Change of Command hosted at the Von Braun III auditorium, Jan. 9.

Ceremony recognizes C/JFSCC designation, deactivates CFSCC, JTF-SD

Jan. 9, 2024

Ceremony recognizes C/JFSCC designation, deactivates CFSCC, JTF-SD

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — U.S. Space Command Commander Army Gen. James H. Dickinson designated the commander of U.S. Space Forces-Space (S4S) as his Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander and deactivated the Combined Force Space Component Command and Joint Task Force-Space Defense during ceremonies here and at Schriever SFB, Colo., Jan. 8, 2024.