Sept. 23, 2022 Defense Department moving ahead on recommendations to combat sexual assault The DoD now has a framework in place to track the implementation and effectiveness of its efforts to stop sexual assault and harassment, which includes regular progress reviews through senior leadership forums.
Sept. 20, 2022 Space Force reveals official song: ‘Semper Supra’ The U.S. Space Force, the newest military branch established in 2019, has officially adopted its own song titled, "Semper Supra" that was unveiled during the 2022 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 20.
Sept. 19, 2022 Kendall draws direct connection to mission success, diverse, fulfilled, accomplished Total Force Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall addresses issues from personnel to recruiting and China during his keynote address at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 14, 2022 Senate committee considers Saltzman’s nomination to be Chief of Space Operations Lt. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman is considered by the Senate Armed Services Committee to be the next Chief of Space Operations Sept. 13.
Sept. 7, 2022 Air, Space Force installations seek mediators to help with conflict resolution The Department of the Air Force is seeking mediators for conflict resolution as an alternative solution to litigation for workplace conflicts.
Aug. 30, 2022 DAF commissioning sources to develop initiatives to increase applicant pool diversity Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has directed Air and Space Force officer commissioning sources to develop diversity and inclusion outreach plans by Sept. 30 to achieve updated applicant pool demographic goals.
Aug. 22, 2022 Eligible Airmen, Guardians have access to more monkeypox vaccines The Department of Defense is increasing its supply of the approved monkeypox vaccine, JYNNEOS, which allows for more Airmen and Guardians at higher risk for transmission to access preventive measures to keep themselves safe.
Aug. 15, 2022 In assessing his first year, Kendall sees achievement but many challenges ahead Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reflects on his first year on the job.
July 29, 2022 Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen, Guardians need to know With more than 4,000 monkeypox cases in the U.S., Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.
July 28, 2022 Lt. Gen. Chance Saltzman nominated to be next Space Force CSO If confirmed by the Senate, Saltzman will become the service’s highest-ranking officer and the second chief of space operations in the young service’s history.
July 22, 2022 Air Force’s 75th Anniversary celebrated by allies, partners at international air show One of the largest air shows in the world has returned and featured a special tribute this year to the U.S. Air Force as it approaches its 75th anniversary. The Royal International Air Tattoo was held at RAF Fairford, July 15-17.
July 20, 2022 US Air and Space Forces senior leaders emphasize need for strong alliances and ‘interoperability’ on European tour The senior-most civilian and military leaders of the Air and Space Forces crisscrossed Europe the week of July 10 carrying separate itineraries but a singular message - the importance of tight relationships with allies and partners, and the need to forge seamless "day-zero interoperability" that is
July 20, 2022 CSAF visits the Arctic Circle Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and his wife, Sharene, visited Thule Air Base, Greenland, July 16-17, to engage with Airmen and Guardians who play a vital role in mutual defense and space superiority.
June 27, 2022 Kendall outlines progress on ‘transformation’ tempered by continuing threats, need for ‘urgency’ Offering a report card on the state of transformation across the Air and Space Forces, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said June 24 that progress has been made but more is needed, and the pace of change must quicken to reshape and refocus the services to meet fast evolving global threats.
June 22, 2022 Juneteenth celebrated by Department of the Air Force leaders in Pentagon’s first official ceremony Hundreds gathered to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday through song, dance, poetry and storytelling at the first official Juneteenth ceremony held at the Pentagon June 21.
June 15, 2022 USSF announces interservice transfer opportunities The U.S. Space Force is accepting FY23 Interservice Transfer Program (IST) applications from June 15–30.
June 13, 2022 Air Force, Space Force hackathon applications close June 21 A hackathon is an innovation and software development event commonly employed by technology companies, in which teams self-form and urgently develop working prototypes that are later presented to senior leaders.
June 4, 2022 Servicing support for Airmen assigned to Space Force fully operational As the servicing major command, Air Force Materiel Command is accomplishing the roles and responsibilities traditionally performed by a major command for the Airmen supporting the Space Force.
May 23, 2022 Senior leader announcement: Week of May 23 Senior leader retirements, promotions and assignments: Week of May 23
May 17, 2022 DAF leaders testify before Senate Appropriations Committee The $194 billion budget request aims to modernize the services to counter strategic competitors around the globe.
May 16, 2022 25th SecAF portrait unveiled during ceremony at Pentagon The official portrait of former Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, who also previously served as the U.S. ambassador to Finland, was unveiled in the Pentagon Auditorium, May 13, during a tribute to the stateswomen who led the Department of the Air Force from 2019 to 2021.
April 27, 2022 Kendall, Brown, Raymond tell Congress $194 billion budget request balances risks, quickens transformation Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall urged Congress April 27 to embrace a $194 billion budget request specifically tailored to “transform” and modernize the Air and Space Forces to meet growing challenges from China.
April 20, 2022 Kendall says budget request meets current needs while opening path to the future In an appearance focused on the Department’s recently submitted $194 billion budget request for fiscal year 2023, Kendall acknowledged that the Air and Space Forces must modernize faster while also making a cultural shift in the face of competition.
April 13, 2022 DAF updates leave program; includes support for fertility treatments, transition assistance programs Championed by the Women’s Initiative Team, the Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-3003, Military Leave Program, now includes time for Airmen and Guardians who want to participate in a fertility treatment program at a military medical treatment facility.
April 9, 2022 US Airmen arrive at Chilean Trade and Air Show, FIDAE Among those representing the U.S. Air Force are 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern), F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, Texas and Nevada Air National Guard, and the Air Force Academy Wings of Blue parachute team. Air Force Global Strike Command was also represented by a B-52 Stratofortress flyover.
April 5, 2022 Kendall highlights space’s importance, need to ‘transform’ operations and thinking for the domain Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall talks space during his keynote address at the 37th Space Symposium.
April 4, 2022 Department of the Air Force announces candidate locations for STARCOM HQ, Deltas The Department of the Air Force selected six candidate locations for U.S. Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command Headquarters.
March 28, 2022 Department of the Air Force budget proposal focuses on transformation, modernization While transformation and modernization are needed in real time, the 2023 fiscal year proposal is designed to build momentum for additional transformation in future budgets.
March 24, 2022 Resources available for DAF members, families affected by local laws The Department of the Air Force has assignment, medical, legal and other resources available to support LGBTQ Airmen, Guardians and their families.
March 10, 2022 Kendall, Brown, Raymond outline changes necessary to defend the nation, the need to go fast and succeed Speaking separately at an influential gathering two blocks from the White House March 9, the Department of the Air Force’s highest ranking civilian and military leaders offered emphatic variations on a similar theme – the need to modernize faster, think faster, and nurture the cultures needed to
March 3, 2022 Kendall details ‘Seven Operational Imperatives’ & how they forge the Future Force Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall discussed how the Air and Space Forces must modernize to meet new, emerging threats and challenges by implementing the Department of the Air Force’s “seven operational imperatives.”
Feb. 10, 2022 DAF leadership hosts Black History Month Observance event Department of the Air Force senior leaders hosted a virtual event Feb. 9 to celebrate the contributions of Black American Airmen and Guardians throughout the history of the department.
Jan. 12, 2022 Brown, Raymond warn of impacts to Air Force, Space Force if new budget is not approved Air Force and Space Force senior leaders addressed Continuing Resolution impacts on service readiness and modernization in an effort to seek approval on a new spending plan.
Jan. 7, 2022 AF Year in Photos This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Jan. 6, 2022 Air Force, Space Force observe National Mentoring Month in January Mentorship is a type of professional relationship in which a person with greater experience and wisdom guides another person to develop both personally and professionally. This relationship helps achieve mission success and motivates Airmen to achieve their goals.
Dec. 2, 2021 DAF selects Airmen, Guardians for promotion in 21E9, 21S9, 22S8 cycles; lists post Dec. 9 Department of the Air Force officials selected 505 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,775 eligible for a selection rate of 18.19% in the 21E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
Nov. 13, 2021 AFSFC initiatives modernize Total Force Defenders The Air Force Security Forces Center Logistics Directorate is modernizing and upgrading security forces members equipment ranging from individual requirements and equipment to deployable equipment, weapons management and ground munitions.
Nov. 9, 2021 Keesler AFB introduces space weather training in support of Space Force The graduates of the course will take weather forecasts beyond the atmosphere by understanding the weather effects on terrestrial systems in support of multi-domain operations.
Nov. 8, 2021 SkillBridge updates to impact Airmen, Guardians The SkillBridge program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific-industry training, apprenticeships or internships.
Nov. 3, 2021 Department of the Air Force nears 97% AD vaccination rate Nearly 97% of Airmen and Guardians on active duty have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Nov. 2, 2021 AFMC leadership team meets with Space Airmen, discusses MAJCOM servicing role for Space Force The trip was an opportunity for the team to talk directly to Airmen about what it means for AFMC to be the servicing major command to U.S. Space Force and answer questions related to how it would impact their career and personal growth as they serve under the newest Department of Defense
Oct. 25, 2021 AFRL, industry launch revolutionary spacecraft technology The groundbreaking technology, Oscillating Heat Pipes (OHPs), provides lightweight and highly-efficient temperature control on higher-power, yet smaller spacecraft. The OHP was recently launched in the second quarter of 2021 on a Maxar Technologies-built satellite.
Oct. 21, 2021 Air Force Materiel Command reaches IOC as servicing major command for Space Force The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force designated Air Force Materiel Command as the servicing major command for the U.S. Space Force.
Oct. 20, 2021 DAF COVID-19 military vaccination deadlines approaches Any active-component Airman or Guardian who has refused to obtain a qualifying vaccine by Nov. 2 and has not received, or, is not in the process of seeking, a medical exemption or religious accommodation will be in violation of a lawful order and subject to discipline under Article 92 of the Uniform
Oct. 2, 2021 Space Force, Air Force Total Force recruiting makes goal for fiscal 2021 For the first time in five years, each of the Total Force recruiting partners have reached or exceeded their recruiting goal and each has achieved its end-strength for Fiscal 2021.
Sept. 27, 2021 Service members, civilians come together to save lives Before she can point the weapon at herself, she hears a voice call out.
Sept. 22, 2021 It’s All About People panel focuses on diversity, inclusion, respect Retired Gen. Larry O. Spencer moderated the panel, titled “It’s All About People – Join Us,” which featured Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones; retired Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr.; Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, deputy chief of staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services; and Patricia Mulcahy,
Sept. 21, 2021 Raymond describes Space Force achievements, plans, challenges ahead Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond illustrates how the Space Force is purpose built for success at a time when the nation can no longer take space for granted Sept. 21.
Sept. 17, 2021 DAF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The HEAT is on The Hispanic Empowerment and Advancement Team, a specialized Department of the Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Group, was chartered to review and analyze guidelines, programs, data and other information for barriers to employment, advancement, and retention of Hispanic employees and applicants,
Sept. 9, 2021 Department of the Air Force releases reports on Racial Disparity Review update, second disparity review The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9.
Sept. 7, 2021 Department of the Air Force releases 2021 assessment of states’ support of military families The 2021 assessment of states' support of military families measured ease of licensure portability across state lines and support for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public education surrounding installations.
Aug. 30, 2021 38 RQS trains to support SpaceX, Boeing The 38th RQS Blue Team performed free fall jumps and equipment drops into water to prepare for potential operations supporting the SpaceX human spaceflight program and Boeing’s spaceflight program as well as other immediate response-force operations.
Aug. 24, 2021 Kendall, Raymond stress importance of space and Space Force’s success in separate, high-profile speeches Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond highlight the importance of space during speeches at the 36th Space Symposium.
Aug. 16, 2021 CY22 selection board schedule helps shape force The Department of the Air Force recently published the Calendar Year 2022 Air and Space Force Selection Board schedules, identifying when thousands of Airmen and Guardians will compete for promotion, helping shape and develop the force.
Aug. 4, 2021 AFMC takes on role as servicing major command for Space Force Recently, the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force took steps to define AFMC’s role as the designated servicing MAJCOM for U.S. Space Force.
July 30, 2021 Wounded warriors share message of resilience in Florida On the day a bullet tore through his legs inside an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. August O’Niell, 414th Combat Training Squadron Detachment 1 flight chief in charge of ground operations at Davis-Monthan, Air Force Base, Arizona, said his world changed.
July 28, 2021 Kendall sworn in as 26th Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall was administratively sworn in July 28 as the 26th Secretary of the Air Force.
July 26, 2021 Senate confirms Kendall to be Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall won confirmation from the Senate July 26 to be the 26th Secretary of the Air Force, placing an official with decades-long service in defense issues in the top civilian job at a time when the department is navigating new global challenges and wide-reaching modernization efforts.
July 23, 2021 Senate confirms Gina Ortiz Jones to be Air Force Under Secretary In explaining the basis for choosing Jones, the White House highlighted that she was commissioned through the Air Force ROTC program while a student at Boston University and “has spent her career working to protect U.S. economic and national security.”
July 16, 2021 CSAF visits Ramstein Air Base During their visit, the Browns toured agencies across Ramstein AB proper to meet face-to-face with the Airmen and families who support the Global Gateway’s diverse mission set.
July 11, 2021 Security forces, OSI consolidate personnel in Protective Services Operations The integration of personnel from both career fields enhances PSO capabilities at 1st FIS, whose mission is to provide full-spectrum, protective security support to the Department of Defense, Air Force senior leaders and visiting foreign dignitaries.
June 21, 2021 FAA, Department of the Air Force sign commercial space agreement The agreement recognizes common safety standards for FAA-licensed launch and reentry activities that occur on, originate from, or return to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
June 17, 2021 Air, Space Forces leaders discuss, defend budget requests in congressional hearings Across two days of hearings before the House Armed Services Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John “Jay” Raymond laid out both the near term and longer
June 11, 2021 CSAF, CMSAF visit MacDill AFB During the visit, both leaders addressed future policy changes for enlisted and commissioned officer talent management and force structure in addition to answering a variety of questions from basic allowance for housing to how the Civil Air Patrol contributes to the Total Force mission.
June 10, 2021 Crash in the ocean: Air Force aids TBM Avenger pilot On a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon, a pilot mans the controls of a TBM Avenger, a U.S. Navy warplane, as he soars over Cocoa Beach, Florida.
June 4, 2021 Department of the Air Force announces fourth Vanguard program Under the Rocket Cargo Vanguard, the Air Force Research Laboratory will lead a science and technology effort to determine the viability and utility of using large commercial rockets for Department of Defense global logistics, potentially expanding the portfolio of capabilities the USSF presents to
May 7, 2021 Roth, Brown, Raymond present Air, Space Forces priorities to Congress Appearing alongside Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Roth told the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense that the Air and Space Forces continue to recalibrate their practices, personnel and policies to address “peer
April 21, 2021 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center helps deliver quality child care facilities The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center continues its dedication to Airmen, Guardians and their families by partnering with Headquarters Air Force to deliver quality child care facilities across the enterprise.
April 14, 2021 Roth escapes Pentagon “bubble” to learn directly from Airmen and Guardians Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth travelled recently to bases in Ohio, Utah, Nevada and California to review programs, meet Airmen and Guardians, receive updates from assorted commanders and senior officials, and engage with three members of Congress on their own turf.
April 9, 2021 Second IG Disparity Review Survey coming Beginning April 9, the Department of the Air Force will be seeking feedback through a survey for the second ongoing Inspector General Independent Disparity Review.
April 8, 2021 Air Force welcomes new chief scientist The Department of the Air Force welcomed their newest chief scientist, Dr. Victoria Coleman at a swearing-in ceremony April 6.
April 1, 2021 Department of the Air Force remains focused on suicide prevention In 2019, the Department of the Air Force suicide count and rate were the highest in recent history.
March 15, 2021 AFRL exchange officer leads international space collaboration Through the Department of Defense Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program, Capt. Jacob Singleton has been working with the Space Program at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, known as Dstl, for the U.K. Ministry of Defence since 2019.
March 15, 2021 Senior leaders join inaugural Women’s Symposium Department of the Air Force senior leaders discussed the importance of diversity and inclusion during the inaugural 2021 Women’s Air and Space Symposium March 8-11.
March 15, 2021 Hanscom AFB team to rollout major IT upgrades for 700K users A Hanscom AFB information technology team expects to roll out improved end user services to numerous Air and Space Force locations beginning in the summer of 2021.
Feb. 26, 2021 Roth outlines priorities for Air, Space Forces during virtual ‘fireside chat’ Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth made his comments about Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and the new administration as well as a range of other topics during a 30-minute “virtual fireside chat” at the Air Force Association’s Aerospace Warfare Symposium.
Feb. 19, 2021 Department of the Air Force Leaders direct second IG Disparity Review The review follows the department’s 2020 Racial Disparity Review released in Dec. 2020 and expands its focus into three additional racial categories (Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander), gender, and one additional ethnic category (Hispanic/Latinx).
Feb. 9, 2021 Air Combat Command appoints first Diversity and Inclusion Officer The Air Force Office of Diversity and Inclusion was established Dec. 21, 2020, based on the recommendations of both the Office of Secretary of Defense and Air Force Inspector General independent review of racial disparity, ordered by the secretary of the Air Force and the Air and Space Forces
Jan. 20, 2021 Roth to serve as acting Secretary of the Air Force Roth succeeds Barbara Barrett, who served as the 25th Secretary of the Air Force from Oct. 18, 2019, until Jan. 20.
Jan. 6, 2021 Department of the Air Force now tracking more administrative discipline data, including demographics A memorandum was published Dec. 21, directing Department of the Air Force commanders to track data from lesser disciplinary actions to assist in determining whether all discipline is being carried out in a fair and impartial manner.
Jan. 5, 2021 Air Force rolls out GO Inspire program to increase diversity, attract future leaders Air Force Recruiting Service announced the establishment of a program designed to increase diversity in ranks of the two services while attracting the next generation of Airmen and Guardians.
Jan. 5, 2021 Department of the Air Force directs commanders to review unit emblems, mottos, nicknames, other official symbology The Department of the Air Force directed commanders to conduct a comprehensive review of official and unofficial unit emblems, morale patches, mottos, nicknames, coins and other forms of unit recognition and identity to ensure an inclusive and professional environment within 60 days from Dec. 23,
Dec. 21, 2020 Department of the Air Force releases findings on racial disparity review The Department of the Air Force released its report on the findings of an Air Force Inspector General independent review into racial disparity Dec. 21. The full report is available for download on AF.mil.
Dec. 14, 2020 US Space Force makes history at basic military training History was made at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec. 10 as the first seven people to enlist directly into the U.S. Space Force graduated from basic military training.
Dec. 11, 2020 DAF highlights participation in Disability Action Working Group The Department of the Air Force Disability Action Working Group helps disabled people by providing an open forum to share concerns and forge better working environments for employees with disabilities.
Dec. 9, 2020 Air Force Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program announces FY21 Open Topic schedule The Air Force Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program announced the release schedule for Fiscal Year 2021 open topics during day two of the AFWERX Accelerate event.
Dec. 8, 2020 SpaceWERX launch announced during AFWERX Accelerate AFWERX kicked-off its inaugural Accelerate event Dec. 7 with an exciting announcement on the formation of SpaceWERX, a new entity that will focus on technologies for the United States Space Force.
Nov. 19, 2020 Department of the Air Force selects six candidate locations for US Space Command Headquarters The Department of the Air Force, on behalf of the Office of Secretary of Defense, has selected six candidate locations for the U.S. Space Command Headquarters.
Oct. 29, 2020 Gen. Brown makes first visit to Vandenberg AFB as CSAF Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., visited Vandenberg Air Force Base Oct. 26-28.
Oct. 28, 2020 Vice Chief of Space Operations tests positive for COVID-19 Space Force Gen. David D. Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations, tested positive Oct. 28 for COVID-19. He took the test after learning that a close family member, with whom he had contact, tested positive for the virus.
Oct. 6, 2020 Air Force, Space Force select students for space test fundamentals course The U.S. Space Force Test Directorate and Air Force Test Center’s Test Pilot School, or TPS, completed the selection board for the inaugural Space Test Fundamentals course. The school received 166 applicants.
Oct. 4, 2020 SNCOA graduates first Space Force members Air University's Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy recently graduated its first Space Force members Sept. 25.
Sept. 25, 2020 Buckley AFB welcomes SecAF Barbara Barrett Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett visited Buckley Air Force Base Sept. 23, to observe the capabilities and role Space Delta 4 provides the U.S. Space Force.
Sept. 16, 2020 Acquisition chief calls for disruptive agility, new digital paradigm During his Matrix-inspired virtual keynote, Roper discussed the accomplishments and the future of acquisition for the Department of the Air Force while calling for disruptive agility in order to remain competitive in an ever-innovating global security environment.
Sept. 16, 2020 AFWERX announces EngageSpace, premier collaboration event for space industry With its highly interactive format and diverse participants, this event is designed to revolutionize how the space ecosystem works, dismantle the walls between sectors and close the "believability gap" for what's possible in space.
Sept. 15, 2020 Driven by ‘a tectonic shift in warfare’ Raymond describes Space Force’s achievements and future Chief of Space Operations, Gen. Jay Raymond, presented an ambitious blueprint Sept. 15 for cementing the nation’s superiority in space while also forcing change closer to home by slashing bureaucracy, refocusing training and instilling a culture across the Space Force that puts a premium on speed,
Sept. 14, 2020 Air Force recruits future Space Professionals The Department of Defense’s newest military branch is relying on Air Force Recruiting Service to find America’s best and brightest to fill more than 300 enlisted positions next fiscal year.
Sept. 8, 2020 Department of the Air Force delegates approval authority for nonchargeable emergency leave of absence Unit commanders or civilian directors may now grant an emergency leave of absence for qualifying emergencies, including the death or serious medical condition of an immediate family member, or any other hardship the commander or director determines appropriate.
Sept. 3, 2020 Department of the Air Force to survey members on interpersonal violence The Department of the Air Force will soon survey total force Airmen and Space Professionals about their experiences surrounding interpersonal violence.
Aug. 7, 2020 Space Force awards National Security Space Launch Phase 2 launch service contracts to ULA, SpaceX The Space and Missile Systems Center, in partnership with the National Reconnaissance Office, competitively awarded two Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Requirement contracts for National Security Space launch services to United Launch Alliance LLC and SpaceX Aug. 7.