President Biden has decided against relocating the headquarters of U.S. Space Command to Alabama, senior officials said Monday, upending a controversial decision by his predecessor as the Trump administration was coming to an end.
The organization, overseen by a four-star general, was to be moved from Peterson Air Force Base, outside of Colorado Springs, to Redstone Arsenal, an Army installation in Huntsville, Ala. Biden decided that doing so would be too disruptive to military readiness, officials said, siding with Colorado lawmakers who have protested the plan for more than two years.
Space Command was established in the 1980s to oversee the military’s vast array of satellites and coordinate with other high-level headquarters. In 2002, it was merged into U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska before being reestablished in 2019, as moves by Russia and China forced U.S. officials to assign higher priority to a domain where the Pentagon once had little competition.
“Today’s decision restores integrity to the Pentagon’s basing process and sends a strong message that national security and the readiness of our Armed Forces drive our military decisions,” said Sen. Michael F. Bennet , in a joint statement with Sen. John Hickenlooper . “Colorado is the rightful home for U.S. Space Command, and our state will continue to lead America in space for years to come.”
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Biden decides to keep Space Command in Colorado, overturning Trump decision to move it to AlabamaBiden decides to keep Space Command in Colorado, overturning Trump decision to move it to Alabama, officials tell AP.
Baca lebih lajut »
Biden reverses Trump, keeps Space Command in ColoradoThe decision will only intensify a bitter parochial battle on Capitol Hill.
Baca lebih lajut »
Biden to keep US Space Command in Colorado, reversing Trump decision | CNN PoliticsPresident Joe Biden has decided that the headquarters of US Space Command will remain in Colorado and not move to Alabama, two US officials told CNN on Monday, reversing a decision by then-President Donald Trump.
Baca lebih lajut »
Biden Reverses Trump’s Plan For Alabama U.S. Space Command—Will Reportedly Keep It In ColoradoFormer President Donald Trump decided in the final days of his presidency to move the headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama.
Baca lebih lajut »
Biden reverses Trump's decision, keeps Space Command in ColoradoPresident Biden has decided to keep U.S. Space Command headquarters in Colorado, reversing plans by the Trump administration to move the headquarters to Alabama.
Baca lebih lajut »