USSFBases

Each base offers a variety of specialties, careers and amenities for you to enjoy a great quality of life. To learn more about each base’s specialities and available roles, search below.

Patrick SFB

Florida

Base

Station

Buckley SFB

Colorado

Base

Peterson SFB

Colorado

Base

Schriever SFB

Colorado

Base

Los Angeles AFB

California

Base

Vandenberg SFB

California

Base

Patrick SFB

Florida

Base

Buckley SFB

Colorado

Base

Peterson SFB

Colorado

Base

Schriever SFB

Colorado

Base

Los Angeles AFB

California

Base

Vandenberg SFB

California

Base

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A day in the life of those who protect everyday life

Guardians defend our country and freedom to operate in space—keeping it secure and accessible for military space power and new waves of innovation. Explore their day-to-day lives and what goes into operating the world’s most-advanced space power.

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Benefits

Benefits to accelerate your future—in uniform and out.

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Base Salary

Every active duty Guardian is paid equally based on rank and years of service. But your salary is just part of the package. From the moment you put on your uniform, you’re eligible for additional compensation based on your job and station.

Insurance

The Space Force offers Guardians and their families top-of-the-line, low-rate insurance plans, each with comprehensive medical and dental care at military or civilian facilities. Additionally, we provide full pay and allowances for sick days and life insurance.

Retirement

The Space Force offers a generous retirement plan which operates within the Blended Retirement System, providing benefits similar to those of many civilian 401(k) plans with employer-matched contributions. This plan combines two main sources of retirement savings: a monthly retirement income for Guardians who serve a minimum of 20 years and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which includes automatic and matching government contributions.

Recreation

Most Space Force bases are equipped with golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools and full-service gyms, along with arts-and-crafts facilities. All are either free for use or are available at lower rates than similar facilities off base.

Vacation and Travel

All military Guardians get 30 days of paid vacation per year. They can travel on Air Force aircraft to almost any U.S. state and many international destinations. Additionally, for destinations near military facilities, Guardians qualify for reduced-rate hotel lodging.

Education

Enlisting in the Space Force offers a wide range of educational opportunities, which include scholarships for Guardians who wish to pursue ongoing education. Enlisted Guardians can receive up to 100% tuition assistance through the Air Force Tuition Assistance Program, the Montgomery GI Bill or Post-9/11 GI Bill. Members select which option to take based on what’s best for them.

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