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  • GPS III Launch

    First GPS III satellite successfully launched

    The Air Force and its mission partners successfully launched the first Global Positioning Systems III satellite Dec. 23 from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The Lockheed Martin-built satellitewas carried to orbit aboard a Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, or SpaceX, Falcon 9 Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle.
  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speaks on resiliency during the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 19, 2018. During his speech, Wright spoke about the importance of taking care of yourself and each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

    CMSAF Wright: The Airmen We Need must be resilient

    In order to win tomorrow’s war, defend the homeland and remain a safe and secure nuclear deterrent, Airmen must be well trained, well led, agile and resilient, according to the Air Force’s most senior enlisted leader. Building upon Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson’s discussion of the “Air Force We Need” and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein’s assessment of how to use the advantages of multi-domain operations, Wright said the “Airmen We Need” must be well trained, well led and agile in addition to resilient.
  • Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Commander Air Force Reserve Command, speaks during a total force integration panel during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 18, 2018, in National Harbor, Md. The panel discussed how to improve processes and better utilize Guard and Reserve Airmen in Air Force operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

    Panel discusses total force integration during AFA

    Former Secretary of the Air Force F. Whitten Peters moderated a panel of senior leaders examining the total force during the Air Force Association Air, Space, and Cyber Conference in National Harbor Sept. 18, 2018. The panel focused on Air Force integration of Guard and Reserve personnel into missions across all spectrums of responsibility.

  • 6 SOPS Reserve Citizen Airmen excel in fast-paced space mission

  • A welcome sign greets Air Force Instructors traveling to Oberammergau, Germany, while they provide space expertise to the NATO School in March, 2018.

    Space: A Universal Language

  • July Commentary

    For the July commentary, Brig. Gen. Feltman, 10th Air Force Vice Commander, discusses the space and cyberspace missions which fall under 10th Air Force for the Air Force Reserve Command.

  • Joint Force Space Component commander staff to move to Schriever AFB

    Air Force officials announced Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, as the preferred location for the Joint Force Space Component staff.
  • Lt. Col. David Gallagher, 50th Operations Support Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Kelvin Dumas, 310th OSS commander, prepare to cut the ribbon marking the opening of their new training classroom dubbed 'The Hornet's Nest' on Friday, Dec. 1st, 2017.

    310th OSS embraces new training opportunity, environment

    Promoting a positive learning environment is an important factor to consider when measuring student performance against teacher effectiveness. The 310th Operations Support Squadron, alongside the 50th OSS, are committed to achieving this goal together and managing total force integration.
  • The 310th Space Wing headquarters building resides at Schriever AFB, Colorado, with geographically separated units at Peterson and Buckley AFB, Colorado, and Vandenberg AFB, Cali.

    Reevaluating space, why Reservists are relevant

    At Schriever Air Force Base and across Air Force Space Command, active duty Airmen, civilian contractors and Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 310th Space Wing combat adversarial forces threatening U.S. and allied capabilities and services.
  • Current and legacy members of the 6th Space Operations Squadron came together for a photo during Chief Master Sgt. Paul Rayman’s retirement ceremony at the Peterson Air Force Base Air and Space Museum on Saturday, Sep. 9, 2017.

    6 SOPS, Reserve space legacy continues

    During a recent visit to Peterson AFB, General John E. Hyten, Commander, United States Strategic Command, took time out to pay respects to his former troop, Chief Master Sgt. Paul Rayman, by officiating his retirement ceremony.
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