Gen. Chance Saltzman Archives

Members from the 114th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, 71st, 73rd, and 75th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Squadrons, 392d Combat Training Squadron, and 379th Space Range Squadron, pose for a group photo during BLACK SKIES 23-3 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Sept. 21, 2023. (Space Force photo)

Space Force’s latest ‘Black Skies’ training event focused on drone threats, joint operations

Black Skies live simulation training is aimed at developing Space Force guardians’ skills in tactical space electromagnetic warfare operations.

Oct 6, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Crews of the National Space Defense Center provide threat-focused space domain awareness across the nation security space enterprise. (U.S. Space Force photo by Kathryn Damon)

Space Force in discussions to establish a cyber component to US Cyber Command

The other services have requirements to provide Cybercom a set number of personnel and teams to the joint cyber mission force, which conducts offensive and defensive cyber…

Aug 30, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mendoza, 216th Space Control Squadron space systems operator, utilizes a ‘Honey Badger System’ during BLACK SKIES 22 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 20, 2022. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Saltzman: Space Force needs additional ‘Skies’ exercises to sufficiently train guardians

The current exercise tempo "is still insufficient," Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman told DefenseScoop.

Apr 20, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Air and Space Forces lean into data-informed decision-making

Air and Space Force components continue to make meaningful progress in diverse pursuits to apply data as a strategic asset that enhances their operations.

Mar 22, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4 prepare material recovered in the Atlantic Ocean from a high-altitude balloon for transport to federal agents at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek Feb. 10, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Seelbach)

Post-balloon saga, US defense leaders ‘know a lot more’ about China’s alleged global surveillance operations

“For me, it was an eye opener,” NORAD and U.S. Northern Command chief Gen. Glen VanHerck said.

Mar 17, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, participates in the META-13 Joint All-Domain Command & Control (JADC2) and Space Mission Integration panel discussion, at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics ASCEND Summit, from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Nov. 18, 2020. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Space Force wants $340M in 2024 to build up operational testing and training infrastructure

The request comes as the U.S. is facing growing threats to its space systems, including cyber warfare activities, electronic attack platforms, lasers, ground-launched missiles, and “space-to-space orbital…

Mar 15, 2023 By Jon Harper

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman delivers a keynote speech “Guardians in the Fight” during the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 7, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

From Z-grams to C-notes: Inside Gen. Saltzman’s unique approach to leading America’s digitally focused Space Force

In an exclusive interview, the chief of space operations briefed DefenseScoop on how he is applying lessons and tactics from innovative leaders who served decades before this…

Mar 9, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Gen. Saltzman speaks at CSIS on Feb. 22, 2022. (Photo by Brandi Vincent)

Saltzman: Space Force must ‘build new infrastructure’ to underpin future training

Advancing the service's simulation capabilities has been a major priority for Gen. Saltzman since he was first tapped as CSO.

Feb 23, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Gen. Chance Saltzman makes remarks during his promotion ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 2, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Space Force chief concerned about ‘backdoor’ for attacking satellite communications

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine demonstrates that the space and cyber domains are “inextricably linked," Space Force chief Gen. Chance Saltzman said.

Jan 31, 2023 By Jon Harper