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'We’re looked at as pioneers': New Space Force guardians from Yokota Air Base, Japan, will depart for other bases
Space Force members, from left, Senior Master Sgt. Marivic Olivera and Capt. Jessica Wong, shown here with Air Force Capt. Laura Marshall on March 24, 2021, signed up at Yokota Air Base, Japan.<br>Seth Robson/Stars and Stripes
Space Force members, from left, Senior Master Sgt. Marivic Olivera and Capt. Jessica Wong, shown here with Air Force Capt. Laura Marshall on March 24, 2021, signed up at Yokota Air Base, Japan.<br>Seth Robson/Stars and Stripes

The Space Force, established as a military service branch in December 2019, stood up a squadron at Kamp Kinser, Okinawa, in September — but it isn’t planning on stationing a dedicated unit in Tokyo, according to the Air Force.

SAIC's simulation platform lets the U.S. Space Force run through national security scenarios with satellites and missiles. <br>SAIC
SAIC's simulation platform lets the U.S. Space Force run through national security scenarios with satellites and missiles. <br>SAIC

Space Force is using virtual-reality headsets to train its Guardians to work on satellites

The military branch is working with government contractor SAIC on a gamified training platform that allows employees to interact with full-scale digital replicas of national security satellites.

Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond delivers remarks during a ceremony unveiling the newly decorated Space Force hallway at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., on Dec. 18, 2020. The ceremony celebrated Space Force's first birthday, which officially occurs Dec. 20.<br>Eric Dietrich/U.S. Air Force
Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond delivers remarks during a ceremony unveiling the newly decorated Space Force hallway at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., on Dec. 18, 2020. The ceremony celebrated Space Force's first birthday, which officially occurs Dec. 20.<br>Eric Dietrich/U.S. Air Force

Space Force general wants rules for space

Space is becoming more competitive, said Space Force commander Gen. John Raymond, and guidelines will become a necessity as more countries embrace commercial and military-based space operations.

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Andrew Bergdorf displays a Space Force flag at the armed forces recruiting office in Summit Township, Pa.<br>RON LEONARDI/ERIE TIMES-NEWS
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Andrew Bergdorf displays a Space Force flag at the armed forces recruiting office in Summit Township, Pa.<br>RON LEONARDI/ERIE TIMES-NEWS

Recruiter works to attract candidates to the newest branch of the armed services

A large U.S. Space Force flag is on display inside Air Force Tech Sgt. Andrew Bergdorf's office at the armed forces recruiting center, and he's proud to show it off. "I think a lot of people are excited to explore that frontier," he says.

A Space Force officer poses for a detailed photo of his new patches after commissioning into the USSF on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., Jan. 5, 2021.<br>Joshua T. Crossman/U.S. Space Force
A Space Force officer poses for a detailed photo of his new patches after commissioning into the USSF on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., Jan. 5, 2021.<br>Joshua T. Crossman/U.S. Space Force

First Kansas Space Force recruit is getting used to one question: What's that?

For more than a decade, 22-year-old Braden Vining had plans to follow his brother into the military. He couldn't have planned on the military career he's about to have, though, because it didn't exist.

Capt. Jonathan Geerts, 419th Flight Test Squadron, originally of Berwyn, Pa., takes the oath during a Space Force Transfer Ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 11, 2021. Becoming a guardian in the Space Force just made a lot of sense, said Geerts, who has a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, with a focus on propulsion.<br>Giancarlo Casem/U.S. Air Force
Capt. Jonathan Geerts, 419th Flight Test Squadron, originally of Berwyn, Pa., takes the oath during a Space Force Transfer Ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 11, 2021. Becoming a guardian in the Space Force just made a lot of sense, said Geerts, who has a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, with a focus on propulsion.<br>Giancarlo Casem/U.S. Air Force

Edwards AFB ceremony adds 17 to the ranks of the Space Force

Col. Randel Gordon, vice-commander of the 412th Test Wing, said Thursday there was no more fitting place than Edwards Air Force Base to witness the transition by 17 members of the U.S. Air Force to the newly formed U.S. Space Force.

Airmen assigned to the 752nd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guide an aircraft at RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 19, 2020. Starting March 1, 2021, the Air Force is extending overseas tour lengths from 24 to 36 months for unaccompanied airmen and Space Force members on their first permanent duty assignment at 22 of its bases in Europe and the Pacific. <br>Mackenzie Mendez/U.S Air Force
Airmen assigned to the 752nd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guide an aircraft at RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 19, 2020. Starting March 1, 2021, the Air Force is extending overseas tour lengths from 24 to 36 months for unaccompanied airmen and Space Force members on their first permanent duty assignment at 22 of its bases in Europe and the Pacific. <br>Mackenzie Mendez/U.S Air Force

Many overseas tours for new airmen and guardians extended an extra year

The change in unaccompanied tour lengths applies to both enlisted service members and officers on their first permanent duty assignment at nearly two dozen bases and locations.

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