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Schiess Takes Over as Space Force Chief Amid Workforce Shortages

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Gen. Douglas Schiess became chief of space operations on Sept. 3, succeeding Gen. B. Chance Saltzman after nearly four years at the helm of the almost-seven-year-old service. Schiess assumes command as the Space Force confronts workforce shortages and continues building its institutional foundation.

Discovered 2026-09-08T08:06:39.262691-07:00 | 2026-09-08T08:06:39.262691-07:00

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  • Schiess’s appointment marks a leadership transition for the Space Force’s third chief of space operations, a service still less than seven years old.
  • Workforce shortages will be an immediate organizational challenge as the service develops the personnel capacity needed to execute its space-defense mission.

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