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B. Chance Saltzman

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And for about another 20 or 30 minutes, I was looking and I said, 'Where'd General Saltzman go?' Well, he was sitting down with those two captains teaching, and sitting down having a conversation, and helping them think through what they had just briefed, and helping them understand the importance of the work they were doing."
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pointed to Saltzman's entrance to the weapons school as one of his defining qualities. " you think about Salty, that's what I think of: as an instructor," said Raymond. "Just last week, we went out to Vandenberg... Two young captains briefed me on what they were doing, and then I continued the tour.
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hearing on September 13, 2022. In his opening statement, he mentioned three broad fronts he would focus on as CSO: maturing as an independent service, leveraging partnerships, and innovating to accomplish missions. His nomination was confirmed by voice vote of the Senate on September 29, 2022.
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Saltzman transferred into the Space Force and was promoted to lieutenant general during a ceremony on August 14, 2020, making him the first lieutenant general of the Space Force and the first general officer promoted into the new service. During the ceremony, General
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On November 2, 2022, Saltzman assumed office as the second chief of space operations during the Space Force's first change of responsibility ceremony. He pledged to build on the Space Force's achievements while also infusing the service with new approaches.
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In another C-note, Saltzman criticized the existing mission statement of the Space Force, noting that it falls short of explaining the mission of the service. He used the memo to crowd-source ideas for revising the mission statement.
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In 1996, Saltzman was selected for the Air Force Intern Program where he was assigned to the Air Force Office of the Director of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance and the Air Staff History Office. While on the
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as a theory of success for the Space Force, which has three core tenets: (1) avoiding operational surprise, (2) denying first-mover advantage, and (3) responsible counterspace campaigning.
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occurred. Recalling what he believes is the key date of modern military space operations history, Whiting noted, "We watched that test unfold over time, and we led the response for
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candidate for the job. The outgoing CSO, General Raymond, with whom he has close personal ties dating back years, strongly supported his selection. Saltzman testified before a
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As chief operations officer, Saltzman plays a key role in defining readiness in the Space Force. He also has a role in the establishment of Space Force component commands to
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was established while Saltzman was at AFCENT as deputy commander. By July 2020, after his tour in Southwest Asia, he went back to the Pentagon to serve as acting
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in 2001, where students are taught how to be weapons instructors in their units. During his promotion to lieutenant general in 2020, General
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As a general officer, Saltzman has been called the "father of multi-domain operations" for his work in leading the Air Force
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Saltzman being presented with the very first three-star flag in the U.S. Space Force during his promotion, August 14, 2020
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of the Space Force with overall responsibility for intelligence, operations, sustainment, cyber, and nuclear operations.
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From 2003 to 2007, Saltzman returned to Vandenberg to serve in a variety of assignments. In March 2003, he served in the
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As chief, Saltzman has sent out "C-notes" to guardians as a means of communicating with them, an adaptation of Admiral
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from 2020 to 2022. He is the first lieutenant general and the first general officer promoted into the Space Force.
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Saltzman, who led the Air Force's Multi-Domain Command and Control (MDC2), explains the concept to airmen at the
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Saltzman married Jennifer (Petersen) Saltzman on September 12, 1992. They have two children, John and Sarah.
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Saltzman renders a salute during his transition ceremony after he relieved Raymond as the second CSO, 2022
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program. After earning distinguished graduate honors from missile operational readiness training at
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effort. He was also the first non-flying officer to serve as deputy commander of the
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Liberty and Justice for All: The Democracy Project and the Global War on Terrorism
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Liberty and Justice for All: The Democracy Project and the Global War on Terrorism
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On January 11, 2007, then-Lieutenant Colonel Saltzman was serving under Colonel
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Saltzman was the first non-flying officer to serve as deputy commander of the
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Saltzman outlines his priorities for the Space Force at a hearing before the
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2016 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference: Air Force Update
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After his stint at the Pentagon, Saltzman was chosen by Lieutenant General
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nominated Saltzman for promotion to general and appointment as the second
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on an Air Force scholarship, graduating in 1991 with a B.A. degree in
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Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear
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Saltzman is the recipient of the following awards and decorations:
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deputy chief of space operations for operations, cyber, and nuclear
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deputy chief of space operations for operations, cyber, and nuclear
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before their inactivation and their missions were merged to the
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Space Power Integration: Perspective from Space Weapons Officer
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With James Wood Forsyth Jr. and Gary Schaub Jr. (Spring 2010).
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With James Wood Forsyth Jr. and J. Wesley Hutto (Summer 2022).
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and space operations officer with operational experience as a
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in 1994 and a Master of Strategic Management degree from the
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Recipients of the Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
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Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
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Recipients of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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from June 2010 to June 2012 and commander of the NRO's
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George Washington University School of Business alumni
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Saltzman underwent undergraduate missile training at
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LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education
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Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee
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Saltzman — Air Force" 1983:"Owensboro native becomes chief of Space Force" 786: 437:George Washington University School of Business 353:. He served as the last commander for both the 3006:Written Statement of Lt Gen B. Chance Saltzman 18:2nd U.S. Space Force chief of space operations 4267: 4127: 3765:Under Secretaries of the Military Departments 3563: 3293:"Our birthday month celebrations have begun!" 2851: 2849: 723:chief of staff of the United States Air Force 578:In 2000, Saltzman was selected to attend the 8: 2680: 2678: 2273:"Goldfein outlines three focus areas at AFA" 650:After his command tour, Saltzman studied at 396:Saltzman was born to Belinda C. Troutman in 1809:With James Wood Forsyth Jr. (Summer 2009). 1749:With James Wood Forsyth Jr. (Winter 2010). 1689:Introduction to the United States Air Force 1375:Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal 441:University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 4274: 4260: 4252: 4134: 4120: 4112: 3808:Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 3570: 3556: 3548: 3507:Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 3335: 2995: 2993: 677:In June 2014, Saltzman transferred to the 241: 33: 22: 2415: 2413: 2063: 2061: 2001:"Promotion major honor for BGHS graduate" 1289:Air Force Organizational Excellence Award 3516:Order of precedence of the United States 2728:"Saltzman nominated to lead Space Force" 2495:United States Air Forces Central Command 2453:"Maj. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman promotion" 2192:School of Advanced Air and Space Studies 2176: 2174: 2172: 2170: 1898:School of Advanced Air and Space Studies 1500: 772:, a post held by retiring Major General 641:2007 Chinese anti-satellite missile test 541:Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps 492:School of Advanced Air and Space Studies 382:United States Air Forces Central Command 3625:Secretaries of the Military Departments 1924: 1922: 1918: 907:Saltzman (center) receives the General 2792:Hitchens, Teresa (November 29, 2021). 2386:"Moving MDC2 from Research to Reality" 2156:Maj. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman promotion 506:, Institute for Defense Business, and 3667:Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 3175:from the original on January 21, 2023 3129:from the original on January 20, 2023 2685:Richardson, James (August 14, 2020). 2611:from the original on October 26, 2020 2349:Air Force Strategic Integration Group 2201:from the original on August 12, 2021. 2111: 2109: 2107: 2105: 2103: 2101: 2099: 2097: 1907:from the original on August 12, 2021. 1422:Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon 1347:Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 1026:Air Force Distinguished Service Medal 915:'s Inaugural Space Force Ball (2021). 654:as a national security fellow at the 622:614th Air and Space Operations Center 464:United States Army Air Assault School 161:Air Force Distinguished Service Medal 7: 4343:Air Command and Staff College alumni 3208:from the original on August 31, 2023 3097:from the original on August 31, 2023 3060:from the original on August 31, 2023 2978:from the original on August 31, 2023 2945:from the original on August 31, 2023 2931:Erwin, Sandra (September 13, 2022). 2912:from the original on August 31, 2023 2804:from the original on August 31, 2023 2759:Tirpak, John A. 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(April 15, 2019). 1265:with four bronze oak leaf clusters 727:United States Department of Defense 531:Saltzman was commissioned into the 4418:United States Space Force generals 3893:Chief of the National Guard Bureau 3272:from the original on June 19, 2023 3241:from the original on June 19, 2023 3048:Pope, Charles (November 2, 2022). 2869:from the original on July 28, 2022 2773:from the original on July 31, 2022 2726:Cohen, Rachel S. (July 29, 2022). 2653:from the original on July 31, 2020 2543:from the original on June 21, 2021 1136:with two bronze oak leaf clusters 1089:with two bronze oak leaf clusters 822:United States Indo-Pacific Command 571:. In 1998, he was assigned to the 502:, Center for Creative Leadership, 14: 4393:Recipients of the Legion of Merit 3089:Vincent, Brandi (March 9, 2023). 2329:. September 21, 2016 – via 1929:Hitchens, Teresa (May 20, 2022). 1407:Air Force Longevity Service Award 1291:with one bronze oak leaf cluster 1102:Defense Meritorious Service Medal 801:Saltzman assumed the position of 721:outlined his three priorities as 500:National Security Space Institute 4413:United States Air Force generals 4373:Military personnel from Kentucky 4316: 4291: 4240: 4093: 3795:Under Secretary of the Air Force 3688:Under Secretaries of Defense for 3426:Aerospace Data Facility-Colorado 3139: 3070: 3029: 2879: 2834: 2707: 2663: 2621: 2579: 2512: 2469: 2365: 2301: 2253: 2203: 2135: 1658: 1640: 1625: 1610: 1595: 1580: 1565: 1550: 1535: 1517: 1456: 1442: 1428: 1414: 1397: 1391: 1384: 1367: 1353: 1339: 1319: 1313: 1296: 1279: 1273: 1263:Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1253: 1247: 1240: 1233: 1226: 1217:Air Force Meritorious Unit Award 1209: 1195: 1181: 1167: 1150: 1144: 1124: 1118: 1111: 1094: 1077: 1071: 1064: 1041: 1035: 1018: 930: 711:Space and Missile Systems Center 701:Multi-domain command and control 672:Aerospace Data Facility-Colorado 624:in 2007 and 2008, respectively. 527:Saltzman as a lieutenant colonel 378:multi-domain command and control 371:Aerospace Data Facility-Colorado 329:Saltzman was born and raised in 282: 263: 130:Aerospace Data Facility-Colorado 3869:Chief of Staff of the Air Force 3829:Chiefs of the Military Services 3355:614th Space Operations Squadron 2971:Air & Space Forces Magazine 2898:Erwin, Sandra (July 28, 2022). 2641:"General Officer Announcements" 2488:Geiger, Hope (March 31, 2020). 1175:Joint Service Achievement Medal 754:U.S. Air Forces Central Command 742:U.S. Air Forces Central Command 614:614th Space Operations Squadron 553:10th Strategic Missile Squadron 480:professional military education 429:Master of Public Administration 355:614th Space Operations Squadron 237: 145:614th Space Operations Squadron 4408:Squadron Officer School alumni 3847:Commandant of the Marine Corps 3227:Hadley, Greg (March 7, 2023). 3117:"CSO releases Lines of Effort" 3014:Dirksen Senate Office Building 2824:"General Officer Announcement" 2531:Erwin, Sandra (July 7, 2020). 1850:. In Brown, Kendall K. (ed.). 1329:National Defense Service Medal 1051:Defense Superior Service Medal 970:Basic Missile Operations Badge 938:Command Space Operations Badge 818:United States European Command 573:National Reconnaissance Office 351:National Reconnaissance Office 337:and was commissioned into the 318:who is the second and current 166:Defense Superior Service Medal 1: 2351:. August 2018. Archived from 2032:Brown, Leah (April 2, 2016). 826:United States Central Command 674:from June 2012 to June 2014. 633:Joint Space Operations Center 610:Joint Space Operations Center 488:Air Command and Staff College 333:. In 1991, he graduated from 4423:University of Montana alumni 3521:as Chief of Space Operations 3260:Hudson, Lee (May 15, 2023). 2181:Saltzman, B. Chance (2005). 2117:"General B. Chance Saltzman" 1361:Air and Space Campaign Medal 1203:Joint Meritorious Unit Award 1160:Air Force Commendation Medal 557:341st Strategic Missile Wing 211:George Washington University 3783:Under Secretary of the Navy 3772:Under Secretary of the Army 3695:Acquisition and Sustainment 3610:Deputy Secretary of Defense 1819:Strategic Studies Quarterly 1789:Strategic Studies Quarterly 1759:Strategic Studies Quarterly 1189:Air Force Achievement Medal 760:Transfer to the Space Force 717:In September 2016, General 631:, then the director of the 504:National Defense University 56:1969 (age 54–55) 4439: 4358:Chiefs of Space Operations 3836:Chief of Staff of the Army 3654:Secretary of the Air Force 3538:Chief of Staff of the Army 3378:1st Space Control Squadron 1436:Navy Expert Rifleman Medal 830:United States Forces Korea 814:unified combatant commands 618:1st Space Control Squadron 595:1st Space Control Squadron 359:1st Space Control Squadron 278:B. 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He also commanded the 59:Daviess County, Kentucky 3740:Personnel and Readiness 2281:United States Air Force 911:Space Award during the 683:Peterson Air Force Base 679:Air Force Space Command 606:Operation Iraqi Freedom 533:United States Air Force 484:Squadron Officer School 427:. He later completed a 406:Bowling Green, Kentucky 339:United States Air Force 309:Bradley Chance Saltzman 297:Recorded March 14, 2023 79:United States Air Force 39:Official portrait, 2022 4348:Air War College alumni 3398:460th Operations Group 3003:(September 13, 2022). 2865:. September 29, 2022. 2862:United States Congress 2604:United States Congress 2284:. September 22, 2016. 2248:United States Congress 1856:Maxwell Air Force Base 1697:Maxwell Air Force Base 1498: 1304:Combat Readiness Medal 1162:with oak leaf cluster 997: 981: 965: 949: 916: 899:Awards and decorations 845: 799: 745: 714: 668:460th Operations Group 666:, as commander of the 660:Buckley Air Force Base 656:Harvard Kennedy School 597: 528: 519:Early Air Force career 445:Harvard Kennedy School 367:460th Operations Group 363:2007 Chinese ASAT test 135:460th Operations Group 97:1991–2020 (Air Force) 3975:Christopher G. Cavoli 3643:Secretary of the Navy 3632:Secretary of the Army 3166:airandspaceforces.com 2327:Air Force Association 1965:sortedbybirthdate.com 1496: 1478:Air Force Association 996: 980: 964: 948: 913:Air Force Association 906: 881:Competitive Endurance 843: 805:, becoming the first 739: 708: 588: 526: 433:University of Montana 201:University of Montana 93:Years of service 4080:Jacqueline Van Ovost 3990:Samuel J. Paparo Jr. 3816:Christopher W. Grady 3675:Charles Q. Brown Jr. 3592:Secretary of Defense 3499:Christopher W. Grady 3491:Order of precedence 3125:. January 18, 2023. 2345:"B. Chance Saltzman" 2224:26th Space Symposium 1989:. November 11, 2022. 1866:. pp. 159–168. 1864:Air University Press 1705:Air University Press 602:Fourteenth Air Force 419:Saltzman studied at 4020:Laura J. Richardson 3699:William A. LaPlante 3390:Richard Schoonmaker 3363:Position abolished 3001:Saltzman, B. Chance 1502: 752:, commander of the 750:Joseph T. Guastella 580:USAF Weapons School 482:included attending 468:USAF Weapons School 462:from attending the 322:. He served as the 4046:Special Operations 4035:Stephen N. Whiting 4005:Gregory M. Guillot 3945:Michael E. Kurilla 3930:Michael E. Langley 3901:Jonathan M. Stubbs 3884:B. Chance Saltzman 3862:Lisa M. Franchetti 3234:Air Force Magazine 3201:Air Force Magazine 3159:"Space Force LOEs" 2766:Air Force Magazine 2391:Air Force Magazine 1987:Messenger-Inquirer 1971:on August 4, 2021. 1646:Lieutenant general 1635:September 4, 2019 1586:Lieutenant colonel 1501: 1499: 1489:Dates of promotion 1484:Space Award (2021) 998: 982: 966: 950: 917: 848:On July 27, 2022, 846: 746: 715: 652:Harvard University 629:Stephen N. Whiting 598: 529: 402:United States Army 341:. He is a career 27:B. Chance Saltzman 4325: 4324: 4249: 4248: 4109: 4108: 4065:Anthony J. Cotton 3787:Thomas Mancinelli 3733:Michael J. McCord 3658:Frank Kendall III 3636:Christine Wormuth 3546: 3545: 3542: 3527:Succeeded by 3511: 3457:Succeeded by 3433:Succeeded by 3418:Ronald L. Huntley 3405:Succeeded by 3396:Commander of the 3376:Commander of the 3353:Commander of the 3347:Brian Fredrickson 3339:Military offices 2649:. July 29, 2020. 2607:. July 28, 2020. 2251:. March 14, 2016. 2009:. 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