SENATE CONFIRMS GEN. DOUGLAS SCHIESS AS CHIEF OF SPACE OPERATIONS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer issued the following press release:

The Senate confirmed General Douglas Schiess as the third Chief of Space Operations, succeeding General Chance Saltzman. Schiess, who served at Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) from April 1993 to September 1995 in multiple missile operations roles, will train and equip Guardians serving in the United States and overseas.

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), co-chair of the Senate Space Force Caucus and chair of the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, applauded Schiess' confirmation.

"General Schiess is the right leader to take the helm of the United States Space Force," said Cramer. "Having served at Grand Forks Air Force Base, he already knows North Dakot...