Happy Birthday Guardians!
Marking the 5th Anniversary of the America’s Space Force
“Space is no longer a sanctuary. It’s a contested domain. Our mission is to ensure that we can operate in that domain and continue to provide support across all areas of conflict," - BGen Anthony Mastalir, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific.
Happy 5th Anniversary to the U.S. Space Force! With its creation, the U.S. established its sixth military branch, affirming that “space is integral to our way of life, our national security, and modern warfare.” Although the newest and smallest of the armed forces, the approximately 15,000 military and civilian Guardians are at the forefront of securing the "final frontier.”
Founded in law on December 20, 2019, the Space Force became the first new U.S. military service in 73 years. While its official establishment was recent, the journey began in the 1950s, energized by the Sputnik moment and Cold War efforts to develop space capabilities to achi…
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