The U.S. Space Force hopes a new financial incentive will help retain guardians. The study could drive changes to future tranches of Space Development Agency and Space Systems Command satellites. If confirmed, Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus would be promoted to four-star general and become a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. By Lolita C. Baldor
8 weeks ago “A physically stronger guardian is a more resilient guardian, and a resilient guardian is a guardian ready to dominate in the Space Domain and in life.” The top National Guard Bureau officers have left or will soon retire, and to date no nominations for their replacements have been confirmed by the Senate. By Lolita C. Baldor
8 weeks ago After pleading guilty in federal court for leaking classified military documents, the Massachusetts Air National Guardsman now faces military charges. Nearly 250 years ago, militiamen fired a barrage of musket balls toward retreating British troops, marking the first major Revolutionary War battles. By Michael Casey
2 months ago Heavy rain overnight helped firefighters gain more control over a forest fire burning at Warren Grove Range. The Coast Guard made the rescue after Portnoy’s boat went adrift off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The gains-based recommendation will now await a Senate decision in order to become law. Load More