U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. James E. Smith, commander of Space Training and Readiness Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason D. Childers conduct a media roundtable at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2026 Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 14, 2026. During the roundtable, Smith spoke about how STARCOM is actively seeking more than 200 Guardians and civilian specialists to fill instructor roles across officer and enlisted training pipelines, initial skills training and professional military education courses. (U.S. Space Force photo by Isaac Blancas)