Schoomaker wants to get close—real close—to the Air Force in the use of unmanned aerial systems (formerly UAVs). He said he would like to see Air Force and Army UASes operating over the battlefield in “a single box”—that is, with some sort of common direction and control. The UAS formations should be filled with troops who can work on Army, Air Force, Marine, and Navy UAVs “seamlessly” through network technology, training, and integration efforts, the Army Chief told reporters. He praised the joint UAV Center of Excellence at Creech AFB, Nev., which is leading efforts to develop standards and training between services. Schoomaker added that current and future integration efforts will create “expeditionary flexibility.”
US Space Command Should Always Be Led by a Guardian
Sept. 12, 2026
General Stephen Whiting took command of U.S. Space Command in January 2024, and if customary three-year tenures hold, his tour would end in January 2027. The question now before the President and Senate is who should follow him? Whoever they choose, it has to be a Guardian—and so should every successor…
