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Space Force Ramps Up

USAF Secretary Frank Kendall
The NGAD program has progressed to development, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall confirmed. [Courtesy: USAF]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. Space Force (USSF) is undergoing a rapid ramp-up, formalizing its command structure, doctrine, uniforms, and operations, including establishing three new field commands.
  • This acceleration is a direct response to space becoming a "congested and contested environment," with adversaries like Russia and China actively developing and deploying space weapons to challenge U.S. interests.
  • The USSF aims to be a streamlined, agile organization built for speed, pushing decision-making to lower levels and reducing bureaucracy to effectively navigate this new era of national defense.
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The command structure is set. The official military doctrine outlining the theory of independent space power has been codified. The official seals, motto, and flags have all been signed off on. Even the PT uniform, emblazoned with the Star Trek-esque delta emblem at the running shorts hemline, is being wear tested.

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