U.S. Space Force applications open May 1, but only for eligible airmen - SpaceNews.com

Thousands of U.S. Air Force members on May 1 will receive an email from the Air Force Personnel Center announcing the opening of the application window to transfer to the U.S. Space Force, the service announced April 22.

The application period will end on May 31.

In a news release April 22, the Space Force provided more specific information on who will be eligible to volunteer to join the new military branch. Officials during an April 16 town hall meeting suggested any service member on active duty could volunteer to transfer during the May application window, but the new update makes it clear that only airmen in certain occupations will be eligible to move over at this time.