Anyone know when the release is estimated for this year's promotion selection? I heard the board took place already.

SOCOM officially welcomed it's newest component to the SOF enterprise with the formal stand up of SPACEFOR-SOC.

Effective 7 October 2026, Space Forces Special Operations (SPACEFOR-SOC) was activated as a component field command of the United States Space Force.

Space Force capabilities are already integrated into USSOCOM, but this effectively institutionalizes how the U.S. Space Force organizes, trains, equips, and presents forces for SOF, bringing SPACEFOR-SOC alongside the other Services’ SOF components: USASOC, NSWC, AFSOC, and MARSOC.

SPACEFOR-SOC will assess, select, and train SOF Guardians for employment as Space Special Warfare Teams (SSWTs), bringing space expertise and capabilities to USSOCOM, the Joint Force, and the Department of War.

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/james-mckinlay-usa_socom-officially-welcomed-its-newest-component-share-7514699874156605441-fRkj/

Great new documentary to watch and share. Helps explain why we exist and gives examples of most mission areas.

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/space-wars/

Recently transferred but it seems like I lost access to AF email. When I try to log in I get a username not found error, but I know the email still exist and I’m still getting email because I’m receiving email notifications. I can log in remotely still. Anyone run into something similar?

The commander of the 392d is requiring personnel to report on the designated down day established by Delta 11. My understanding is that this day was intended to serve as the stand-down day directed by the Secretary of War to allow service members the opportunity to vote. However, personnel are still being required to attend bereavement training, SAPR training, and suicide prevention (SP) training.

I completely understand that military requirements and mission readiness come first, but I’m struggling to understand the purpose of designating a down day if personnel are still expected to report for mandatory training. If Delta 11 designated this day as a stand-down day, shouldn’t that time be respected so service members can take advantage of the intended purpose, including exercising their right to vote?

FQP guidance just dropped. Looks like it goes live 1 FEB 27.

"Effective 1 January 2027, the Fully Qualified Promotion (FQP) program is revised to include updated minimum promotion requirements for E-2 through E-5. The first Guardian promotion under the revised FQP policy will commence 1 February 2027"

Fixed link

Surprised AAFES sells this online when the service has yet to have a Guardian serve in this capacity. Kinda neat though.

I know CMSgt Ramón "CZ" Colón- López was the first Airman to serve as SEAC.

Anyone hearing anything regarding release of selection results for this?

It's been rather quiet for a while now. Just curious.

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I’m currently rocking the Altima maritime boots and I’m looking to get a second pair of boots to wear. I need a wider toe box and that’s about the only must have I swap all the soles out when I get new boots. Any boot companies making super comfortable mid-height boots?

I was chosen to design our Detachment Patch in AFROTC but for the USSF people. Is there a regulation I can find as to how I can design the patch?

I’ve heard rumblings that the “fully qualified promotion” system is gonna be implemented in October. Is there any plan whatsoever to backdate promotions? If the plan is to get E4 with be becoming certified on whatever system you use, is the effective promotion date going to be backdated to that point? I ask only because I know a lot of E3s are promoting to E4 soon and if we have to have 28 months in grade before promoting to sergeant we will be forced to reenlist.

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Does it apply to some Space Force Personnel/SFSCs? Is there an updated 36-4005.

Good morning, gang,

I'm moving to Vandenberg SFB soon. I've got a few questions:

* Are there any fully furnished apartments near the base?

* What are some good apartment complexes?

* What are some bad ones to avoid?

* What's the best apartment closest to the base and society?

* What are the good parts of the cities nearby?

* What are some areas I should avoid in the cities?

* How was your stay at Vandenberg?

(It's just me, and I've got no pets). Thank you all!

There’s surely worse things than getting paid to learn stuff you might already know, but still. Do waivers get approved for this? Or do they really put people with senior/master space badges right back through OTC?

What are the timelines for the GAT? For context, my deros is Sept 28. Does the portal initially open in June?