Space Force Surpasses Its Fiscal 2026 Recruiting Goal

Space Force surpasses its fiscal 2026 recruiting goal

Bentivegna also told lawmakers that the service needs to increase its infrastructure and double its size to “effectively fulfill our national mandate.”…

Space Force Wants to Double in Size, Passes 2026 Recruiting Goal

To meet growing demand for national security space capabilities, the Space Force’s top enlisted leader says it needs to double in size. Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna told lawmakers Feb. 11 that the service’s current force of 10,000 uniformed Guardians isn’t enough to meet the Space Force’s evolving mission requirements and to confront increasing threats from adversaries like China and Russia.  “To effectively fulfill…