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Official account of the @USSpaceForce’s Chief of Space Operations. Reposts, likes, follows ≠ endorsement.

Washington, DC
Joined September 2017
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facebook.com/reel/1707517420… Proud to recognize the legacy of the Defense Support Program satellites and the generations who operated it. For more than 50 years, DSP provided critical warning to our Nation and the joint force. Its impact endures as Guardians build the next era of missile warning. Semper Supra!
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Always great to catch up with Lt. Gen. Gagnon and Chief Rozneck! Your continued leadership at Combat Forces Command is key to ensuring Guardians stay prepared and combat-ready to support the Joint Force.
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CMSSF Bentivegna and I had a blast celebrating @af_academy win over UConn! Excited to serve with these future Airmen and Guardians!
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Touchdown, Falcons! Semper Supra! @af_academy
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Congrats to @af_academy on a big victory today in those #SemperSupra jerseys!
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General Douglas A. Schiess retweeted
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas Schiess and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna join Department of the Air Force senior leaders at the Commander, Space Force Forces Conference, Oct. 22, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The annual COMSPACEFOR Conference continues to serve as a vital platform for the USSF by facilitating essential dialogue and collaboration key to ensuring the nation's enduring advantage in the space domain and guaranteeing the joint force's continued readiness to meet any global challenge.
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Congratulations to our 35 newest Guardians graduating from OTS! You’re joining the force at an exciting time. Proud of what you’ve accomplished, and I look forward to seeing the impact you’ll make.
HISTORY MADE! Congratulations to the 35 new Guardians who graduated from Officer Training School on Oct. 23, more than doubling the size of previous Space Force classes. #SemperSupra
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Great visit with Gen. Guillot and Chief Storms this week to discuss the Space Force's continued partnership and commitment to defend the homeland.
Defending North America demands decisive superiority in the space domain. This week, @NORADCommand and USNORTHCOM welcomed Gen. Douglas Schiess, Chief of Space Operations, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna to our headquarters at Peterson Space Force Base. Leadership engaged on integrated space tracking, missile warning, and the operational synchronization required to safeguard the ultimate high ground. #WeHaveTheWatch
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General Douglas A. Schiess retweeted
Not just rocket science.🚀#USSF Brig. Gen. Eric Zarybnisky, PAE for Space Access, opened his address at Space Industry Days with a discussion of the future architectural, operational, and business vision for national spaceport infrastructure. ssc.spaceforce.mil/Portals/3…
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General Douglas A. Schiess retweeted
See the new issue of SSC’s Capability Delivery Bulletin to learn how space acquisition is a warfighting capability & how we're committed to delivering at the speed of need. This is an overview of milestones in space acquisition that empower our Nation: ssc.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/…
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As just announced in the @UN First Committee, Russia’s COSMOS 2612 military satellite has been exhibiting threatening behavior by intentionally maneuvering dangerously close to a commercial satellite, behaviors consistent with on-orbit weapons operations. This violates long-established safety thresholds in low Earth orbit. The United States will continue to secure and defend American vital national security interests in, from, and to space.
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Excited for this program to kick off soon with Guardians visiting 250+ classrooms around the US!
🚀 Space Force launches outreach program 🧠 The Space Force is launching "Guardian Spark", a new annual outreach program that connects Guardians with students in grades 3 to 12 to share the mission, people and opportunities behind the nation’s newest military service. The inaugural Guardian Spark campaign will run from Nov. 9 through Dec. 20, 2026, culminating with the Space Force’s birthday. Find out more here: dvidshub.net/r/k6ev7s
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General Douglas A. Schiess retweeted
Replying to @USSOCOM
@USSOCOM and the U.S. Space Force have activated the U.S. Space Forces Special Operations component command, with a formal activation ceremony scheduled to take place at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 2. Effective Oct. 7, SPACEFOR-SOC was activated as a component field command of the U.S. Space Force. While space capabilities are already integrated into USSOCOM missions, this activation institutionalizes how the Space Force organizes, trains, equips and presents forces for the special operations enterprise. Read more: dvidshub.net/r/o7retz
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Outstanding work by @af_academy advancing space education across the cadet wing! Developing space-minded leaders today strengthens the Air Force and Space Force for tomorrow.
Space education at #USAFA extends beyond preparing future Guardians. Cadets gain a broader understanding of how the space domain connects to careers across the @usairforce and @USSpaceForce . Learn more: usafa.edu/space-edu #Innovation #FutureFight
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General Douglas A. Schiess retweeted
Don't wait for a major storm to prepare. Ensure your emergency kit is stocked with enough supplies for at least 3 days, including water, non-perishable food, and medications. Review your family communications plan and get the latest preparedness tips at ready.gov/hurricane
4 PM CDT Wed Oct 7 (Advisory 5) Key Messages for Tropical Storm #Isaias. Latest info: hurricanes.gov 4 PM CDT miércoles 7 de octubre (Aviso 5) Mensajes clave sobre la tormenta tropical #Isaias. Más información: hurricanes.gov
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General Douglas A. Schiess retweeted
#DidYouKnow that the @usairforce component to #USSPACECOM, @1stAF, provides recovery personnel and resources in support of NASA human spaceflight operations when called upon? Just one more way we help ensure there’s #NeverADayWithoutSpace.
Replying to @NASA
They're back! Crew-12 splashed down off the coast of California at 11:34am ET (1534 CT), wrapping up their mission of scientific exploration and discovery. Stay tuned for continuing live coverage as Crew-12 and their SpaceX Dragon spacecraft are retrieved from the Pacific.
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Guardians along the Gulf Coast, please stay tuned to your local installation's pages for updates and visit ready.gov/hurricanes for ways to prepare for Hurricane Isaias.
We are monitoring #Isaias as it approaches the Gulf Coast & stand ready to support state & tribal partners as they prepare communities and lead the storm response. Regional offices are coordinating with local officials, and supplies & teams are ready to move quickly if needed.
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Fantastic meeting with a friend and close ally @HarvSmyth about the US and UK's continued collaboration in the Space domain. Just within the last month, the @RoyalAirForce announced its 1st ever Space Squadron and redesignated their Air HQ as the Air & Space Command, reflecting the RAF’s role as the Lead Command for Space in the UK. Harv, I look forward to working closely together in the years ahead!
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