Arlington, Virginia; December 11th, 2025
A formal communication issued by the UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE records that Chief of Space Operations General Chance Saltzman delivered an extensive address at Spacepower 2025, in which he praised the efforts of Guardians across the force and offered a detailed account of the Space Force’s ongoing modernization initiatives. His remarks, drawn from the service’s own published summary, present an authoritative description of the operational posture of the nation’s newest military branch as it continues to refine its missions and responsibilities.
According to the statement, General Saltzman lauded Guardians for their performance across a year marked by rapid technological changes, increased operational demands, and continued refinement of mission sets. He emphasized improvements in readiness, training, and mission execution, noting that Guardians have demonstrated the adaptability required for an environment in which space operations grow more complex and more contested with each passing year.
The release explains that General Saltzman described the Space Force’s current trajectory as one centered on strengthening partnerships, fielding more resilient architectures, and ensuring that Guardians have the tools required to meet emerging threats. He cited advances in operational test frameworks, improvements in force design, and progress in creating service-wide standards that unify operational practices. These updates, he stated, contribute directly to the Space Force’s ability to deter aggression, support joint operations, and maintain national security interests in orbit.
General Saltzman also reaffirmed the service’s commitment to collaboration with industry, allied partners, and the broader Department of Defense. The statement records that he underscored the value of shared development, integrated exercises, and transparent coordination, all of which contribute to more responsive and resilient space capabilities. He noted that partnerships continue to play a central role in addressing rising challenges from competing space powers.
The Space Force communication further highlights General Saltzman’s praise for Guardians serving in operational units, acquisition roles, and support functions. He attributed the service’s success to their discipline, ingenuity, and dedication, and stressed that their work remains critical to the nation’s strategic posture. As the Space Force proceeds into its next phase of development, he stated, the cumulative efforts of Guardians stand as the foundation for the service’s continued progress.
The release concludes by noting that Spacepower 2025 provided an important opportunity for senior leaders, industry representatives, and operational personnel to share updates, discuss future initiatives, and reinforce the cooperative environment required to sustain national space superiority.
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Primary First-Hand Sources
• UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE, official article “Saltzman lauds Guardians, Space Force progress at Spacepower 2025,” published by the service’s public affairs office.
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