Chance Saltzman served as the second chief of space operations of the Space Force Stripes.
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Saltzman originally commissioned into the Air Force in 1991, took over leadership of the U.S. Space Force from General Jay Raymond, and served in a 35-year military career DVIDS.
Where Chance Saltzman Is Now
General Douglas Schiess succeeded Saltzman as the third chief of space operations of the Space Force Stripes. Saltzman was honored for a 35-year military career during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C. on August 13 DVIDS.
- Role: Second chief of space operations DVIDS
- Organization: Space Force Stripes
- Known for: Taking over leadership of the U.S. Space Force from General Jay Raymond Air Force Times
- Recent news: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine presented a retirement certificate to Saltzman on August 13, 2026 DVIDS
Military Career
Saltzman originally commissioned into the Air Force in 1991 DVIDS. He took over leadership of the U.S. Space Force from General Jay Raymond Air Force Times.
Chance Saltzman served as the second chief of space operations starting on November 2, 2022 DVIDS. Saltzman invoked Theodore Roosevelt in his first C-note DVIDS.
Recent Events and Testimony
Saltzman testified during a budget hearing before the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on Capitol Hill on June 9, 2026 The Lufkin Daily News.
During his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C. on August 13, 2026, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine presented a retirement certificate to Saltzman DVIDS. General Douglas Schiess succeeded Saltzman as the third chief of space operations of the Space Force Stripes.
Statements and Perspectives
Saltzman stated that the Space Force had articulated the critical need for space to national security and built an organization capable of defending interests in space Stripes.
Saltzman stated that serving as Chief of Space Operations was the honor of his career DVIDS.