United States Space Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Mistrot, 324th Training Squadron military training instructor, stands in front of his flight during the graduation ceremony, Dec. 10, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Seven members of the graduating class are the first Space Force trainees to graduate.
By: FEDweek StaffThe House of Representatives is considering a measure calling for the establishment of a Space Force National Guard. Reps. Jason Crow, D-Colo., and Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., who co-created the House Space Force Caucus, introduced the measure Aug. 30. It now pends before the Armed Services Committee.
“Expanding the [Space] Force to include a National Guard component will ensure mission readiness as we continue U.S. dominance in space,” Crow said.
“For 25 years, our National Guard space units have provided operational and tactical assistance to protect our nation’s vital interests in space and enhance our military lethality,” Lamborn said.
Colorado has the largest military space presence of any state, both lawmakers noted.
