Breaking News | Air Force Sec. Wilson wants to stand up new three-star space post by Aug. 1

June 16, 2017 View this email in your browser Air Force Sec. Wilson makes new space leadership position official WASHINGTON — U.S. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson said she approved the order Friday setting up a new deputy chief of staff for space operations position on the Air Staff of the Air Force, with a goal of making the office operational by Aug. 1. It's a move intended to help "integrate, normalize, and elevate space" within the service, Wilson said, speaking at a conference here hosted by Jacques & Associates' FiscalTrak and the Air Force Association's Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. The creation of the three-star position — known as the A-11 position on the Air Staff — was first announced in April at Space Foundation's Space Symposium, but wasn't made official until Friday. The three-star position will oversee space operations and requirements for warfighters, as well as serving as a space advocate at the Pentagon, according to the Air Force. Wilson said there were "a few more steps to take" before she could name which Air Force general will fill the new post,  See Full Story Sponsored by Delivering the Future: Honeywell's core strength is our leadership in the industry, from the dawn of the space age. Our value is our ability to successfully propel your missions into the emerging markets of today, and beyond. Copyright © 2017 SpaceNews Inc., All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: SpaceNews Inc. 1414 Prince St, Suite 204 Alexandria, VA 22314