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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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Training

We need people who want to solve the hard problems of space.

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Basic Military Training

Enlisted Guardians attend the same Basic Military Training as enlisted Airmen with the addition of Space Force–specific curriculum. This includes 21 hours of instruction covering emotional intelligence, Space Force structure and senior leader briefings about military doctrine.

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Officer Training School

Guardians with a college degree can start their career in Officer Training School. Here they'll learn our core values and skills needed to lead fellow Guardians in carrying out our mission.

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Career Opportunities

The Space Force now offers dozens of civilian roles in the fields of science, aerospace and engineering. All come with intensive hands-on training, continued education and constant opportunities for growth.

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Educational Programs

We offer educational programs to prepare recent college graduates for a career in the Space Force. Each comes with available tuition assistance, and once successfully completed, allow students to go into a full-time position in the Space Force directly as an officer.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Bases

Explore our bases across the U.S.

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