Space Force Brig. Gen. Matthew S. Cantore Nominated for Second Star
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Space Force Brig. Gen. Matthew S. Cantore Nominated for Second Star

The Pentagon director of staff was nominated for major general on July 16, 2026, in a slate of general officer announcements from the Secretary of War.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 16, 2026, 12:52 PM ET

Space Force Brig. Gen. Matthew S. Cantore, the director of staff at U.S. Space Force headquarters, was nominated for promotion to major general.