Tag: space national guard
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House committee approves blocking unilateral transfer of space-focused National Guard units
The House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment Wednesday that will require the Air Force to work with state governors on the transfer of space-focused National Guard units. The Air Force had planned to unilaterally transfer space-focused National Guard units into the Space Force, drawing opposition from the governors of all 50 states. Colorado lawmakers…
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House committee approves blocking unilateral transfer of space-focused National Guard units
The House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment Wednesday that will require the Air Force to work with state governors on the transfer of space-focused National Guard units. The Air Force had planned to unilaterally transfer space-focused National Guard units into the Space Force, drawing opposition from the governors of all 50 states. Colorado lawmakers…
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Colorado lawmakers lead bipartisan opposition to DOD plan for space-focused National Guard units
Colorado lawmakers are leading 85 members of Congress in a push to oppose a Department of Defense bill to move space-focused Air National Guard units into the active-duty Space Force. The space-focused units work in specialized areas, such as electromagnetic warfare, but can also hold civilian jobs and help out during local emergencies as traditional…
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Governors of 48 states push back on DOD plan for space Air National Guard units
Governors of 48 states and several territories are opposing a Department of Defense plan to move space-focused National Guard units into the active-duty Space Force. The move would effect 14 units, including seven in Colorado, based in Colorado Springs, Denver and Greeley. The units work in specialized areas, such as missile warning and electromagnetic warfare.…