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Schiess Likely Confirmed

5 sources · first reported 2d ago

via Breaking Defense

Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess is expected to be confirmed as the next Space Force chief, with a low-key hearing and non-controversial nomination. Sen. Angus King praised Schiess's nomination, citing the low turnout at the hearing as a compliment.

Why it matters

The confirmation of a new Space Force chief is crucial for the development and growth of the US Space Force, particularly in addressing emerging threats in space.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (.gov) ·
    Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing to Consider Chief of Space Operations Nominee...
  2. Breaking Defense · Primary
    Schiess likely to sail through Space Force chief confirmation
  3. Military Times ·
    Space increasingly becoming a warfighting domain, says Space Force chief nominee
  4. Airandspaceforces ·
    Space Force Chief Nominee: China Going ‘Breathtakingly Fast’ with Space Weapons
  5. Military Times ·
    Space Force must continue to rebuild civilian personnel staff after cuts, chief nominee says