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Since the Space Force stood up five years ago, it has delivered warfighting effects to the point that the U.S. can now contest the space domain, Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman said.
As part of the Defense Department's ongoing effort to cut wasteful spending, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo directing the termination of more than $580 million in programs, contracts and grants.
U.S. service members continue to support efforts carrying out President Donald J. Trump's executive orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States.
The Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment is working with partner agencies, including the Missile Defense Agency and the military services, to pursue a Golden Dome designed to protect against inbound missile attacks.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked on the value of the Air Force and Space Force in both deterring and engaging in future military conflicts while speaking at the Department of the Air Force Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Md.
Nothing provides national power more than a modernized nuclear triad and nuclear command and control, Stratcom Commander Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton said during a defense conference in Washington.
As part of DOD's effort to align its civilian workforce with national security priorities, the department has been actively processing Deferred Resignation Program applications while working to achieve a strategic reduction in manpower of 5-8%.
Military leaders, veterans and families gathered at the Pentagon to honor retired Army Sgt. Maj. Eric Geressy as he received the Distinguished Service Cross — the Army's second highest award for valor.
National Guard Bureau Chief Air Force Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus said the Guard must continue to innovate, and that accelerating and reforming acquisition processes and leveraging the incredible ingenuity of warfighters is critical, during a defense conference in Washington.
Air Force Maj. Nichole Ayers and Army Col. Anne McClain docked to the International Space Station after successfully launching from Kennedy Space Center, Fla., on a mission to bring home a pair of NASA astronauts.
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