U.S. Space Force Chief Nominee Schiess Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Committee
July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following written testimony by Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, President Trump's nominee to be chief of space operations of the U.S. Space Force, from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing:
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Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Reed, and the distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you as the President's nominee to serve as the next Chief of Space . . .
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Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Reed, and the distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you as the President's nominee to serve as the next Chief of Space . . .