Space Force chief calls for more guardians at combatant commands
By The BriefBrief
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas Schiess called for the Space Force to increase the number of guardians supporting combatant commands and expand its capacity. In a notice to troops published last week, he said the service should provide well-equipped space forces and expertise to front-line commands and strengthen space capabilities for joint operations.
WHO:Gen. Douglas Schiess, chief of Space Operations
WHAT:called for the Space Force to increase guardian support at combatant commands and expand its capacity
WHEN:Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 5:41 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Schiess said more guardians and stronger space capabilities are needed to support joint-force operations and defend the force from space-enabled attacks.
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