Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess has been nominated as the next Chief of Space Operations for the US Space Force by the Trump administration. This marks the appointment of the third chief for the Space Force. The nomination has been well-received, with the Air Force Association expressing support for Schiess, highlighting his expertise in orbital warfare systems as a top priority. As insiders note, Schiess is expected to lead and shape the future direction of the Space Force.