Tag: U.S. Space Force

US, Japan Hold First Space Engagement Talks to Boost Cooperation

The United States and Japan hosted their first ever space engagement talks on July 18 to enhance combined space operations and tackle adversaries with “questionable intentions,” the U.S. Space Force stated. The space engagement talks were led by Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, a U.S. Space Force deputy chief of space operations, strategy, plans, programs, and…


Statewide ‘Anti-LGBTQ+’ Laws Are Threat to Military Readiness: Space Force General

Space Force Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt suggested that “anti-LGBTQ+” laws passed by several states threaten military readiness and that these laws affected hiring and promotion decisions. “Since January of this year, more than 400 anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been introduced at the state level. That number is rising and demonstrates a trend that could be dangerous…


US Space Command Says Unidentified Aerial Objects Outside Its ‘Astrographic Area of Responsibility’

The U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) explained why it has not been at the forefront of dealing with the Chinese spy balloon, and other unidentified flying objects shot down in North American airspace recently. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM), both headed by Gen. Glen D. VanHerck, have been…


Facing Recruitment Crisis, US Army Develops Program to Help Aspiring Soldiers Meet Eligibility Requirements

In times of national emergency, the United States military has been far less restrictive in its recruitment policies than it is today. In fact, during World War II, some noncitizen men who could not provide proof of legal entry to the United States were permitted to enlist. Also, during World War II, men ages 18…


US Military Creates New Space Force Unit in South Korea Amid North’s Threat

The United States Space Forces Korea (USSFK) formed a unit in South Korea as the two allied nations seek to further synchronize space operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command region, the agency announced on Wednesday. In a press release on Dec. 14, USSFK said Lt. Col. Joshua McCullion will lead the new program, which is…


The Biden-Harris Space Failures

Commentary When the news media reports that a U.S. Space Force general is saying our space-based assets are under attack daily by China and Russia, it should be a cause for alarm. Those assets are essential to the present American way of life and our ability to defend it. The White House is quite aware…


US Space Force General Warns China Is Advancing Space Capabilities at Twice the Speed of US

China could overtake the United States in terms of space capabilities by 2030 if America doesn’t speed up its development, warned Gen. David Thompson, vice chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force. “The fact [is] that in essence, on average, they are building and fielding and updating their space capabilities at twice the…


US Space Force Joins Intelligence Community as Its 18th Member: DNI Ratcliffe

Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe announced Friday that the U.S. Space Force (USSF) officially joined the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) as its 18th member. No other organization has joined the IC since 2006. “This accession reaffirms our commitment to securing outer space as a safe and free domain for America’s interests,” Ratcliffe said during a ceremony…