Space Force joins the intelligence community January 14 The logo of the U.S. Space Force is seen on the side of United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. (United Launch Alliance) WASHINGTON The intelligence arm of the Space Force is an official part of the U.S. intelligence community. “Today, we took action to elevate space intelligence missions, tradecraft and collaboration to ensure the success of the Space Force, the Intelligence Community, and ultimately our national security,” said Chief of Space Operations Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, following a Jan. 8 ceremony. “This is a significant milestone, a clear statement that America is committed to a secure and accessible space domain. Our partnership will ensure the Space Force and the nation remain always above any threat.”
In an interview with reporters, Gen. John W. Raymond, the command’s chief of space operations, declined to offer details about the conversation, including whether Mr. Biden will offer the same level of support for a project like the U.S. Space Force that is so closely identified with his predecessor.
“I met with them this past week. It was a very good conversation,” Gen. Raymond said. “I was happy to chat with them.”
The interview with reporters was meant to mark December 20, the first birthday of the nation’s newest military branch. The first year was focused on building the service, to date mostly coming from the ranks of space-focused personnel in the Air Force. The progress has gone faster than he expected, Gen. Raymond said.
Dayton’s space bid aimed high but fell short, for now Thomas Gnau
A pair of recent decisions with national implications appeared to dent the Dayton area’s significance for national defense.
First, the Air Force revealed a list of finalist locations for the basing of Space Command headquarters. The list did not include Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Next, a standing committee of the House Republican conference did not select Dayton’s congressman, Mike Turner, to serve as the Armed Services Committee’s highest ranking GOP member. He had sought the position, but lost out to U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala.
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Trump administration releases national space policy December 10, 2020 Chief of Space Operations at United States Space Force Gen. John Raymond, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman, right, hold the U.S. Space Force flag as President Donald Trump walks past it, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Sept. 1, 2020. (Alex Brandon/AP Photo) WASHINGTON Just days before the first anniversary of the U.S. Space Force, the White House has issued a new national space policy. In addition to outlining priorities for civilian and commercial space growth, the Dec. 9 document outlines how the outgoing administration wants the military and the intelligence community to approach space.