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Space Force Confirmation Bolsters Leadership Amid Expansion Push

The Senate has confirmed Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess as the next chief of space operations in a unanimous vote, paving the way for him to take the helm of the rapidly expanding Space Force. With a fourfold budget increase on the horizon, Schiess will lead the service as it grows from 8,700 active duty Guardians to new heights.