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Space Force Expands Fast | Colorado Springs News
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- Sep 16, 2026
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Summary
The Space Force is set to explode in size, aiming to double its ranks in five years with over 10,000 new Guardians—mostly joining Combat Forces Command—to support a fivefold satellite fleet expansion. To manage the surge, they’re hiring 75 new instructors and slashing officer training from 20 months to just one year. Next year will be the only time more officers than enlisted members join. The branch is pushing for balanced leadership, especially since officers drive tech acquisition, and is investing heavily in simulators to close the training gap—currently 60% of Combat Forces lack access—with plans to halve that within three years. Meanwhile, the DoD is allocating $1 billion for four new space operations facilities, including one at Schriever, plus temporary sites to house the swelling workforce. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://gazette.com/2026/09/15/space-force-readying-training-space-to-double-in-size/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c48c6ba58336895d Report issues to [email protected].