Maj. Alyson Gleason, officer in charge of Guardian Arena, describes the 2025 competition at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., Dec. 8, 2025. Thirty-five teams, comprised of U.S. Space Force Guardians, U.S. Air Force Airmen, civilians, and representatives from international allies and partners, took part in the world’s largest Space Force exercise. Guardian Arena emphasizes the importance of cultivating a combat-ready mindset, connecting military and civilian space enterprises, and building esprit de corps by putting the Guardian Ideals into action.
The Department of the Air Force launched its Pacific-focused first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise (DLE) series today in multiple locations across the United States and Indo-Pacific areas of responsibility.
To conclude the 40th Space Symposium, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, command senior enlisted leader for U.S. Space Command, participated in a fireside chat in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 10.
