Space Force Moves Air Force Reservists Into Part-Time Guardian Roles

Space Force moves Air Force reservists into part-time Guardian roles

“This part-time opportunity is an important next step toward fully integrating the talent we need into a single component,” Gen. Chance Saltzman said.

Space Force Selects Reservists to Become Part-Time Guardians

Nearly 250 Air Force Reservists with space-related skills have been selected to be the Space Force’s first part-time Guardians, according to an April 22 announcement. The selection announcement comes six months after the Space Force accepted applications from Reservists to help fill about 800 part-time slots. The service is working to create a combined full-time and part-time component in hopes of finding new ways to attract and retain talent. …

Space Force Selects First Air Force Reservists

APRIL 23, 2026 – The Space Force announced that 247 Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields were selected for transfer into the service in part-time work roles. The announcement marks an important milestone in the implementation of the Space Force Personnel Management Act. When fully implemented, the PMA will enable the Space Force to create a new model of service that integrates currently serving Guardians and Air Force Reservists s…