{"id":2126889,"date":"2023-12-16T11:54:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T16:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-space-command-pronounced-fully-operational-but-theres-still-one-big-problem\/"},"modified":"2023-12-16T11:58:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T16:58:25","slug":"us-space-command-pronounced-fully-operational-but-theres-still-one-big-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-space-command-pronounced-fully-operational-but-theres-still-one-big-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"US Space Command declared fully operational, yet one major issue remains"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-space-command-pronounced-fully-operational-but-theres-still-one-big-problem%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2126889&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>US Space Command Declared\u200d Fully Operational, But Faces Headquarters Battle<\/h2>\n<p>The U.S. Space\u2062 Command (SPACECOM) has officially\u2063 been declared fully operational,\u2063 marking a significant milestone in its\u200c mission. However, \u2062the command \u2064still\u200d faces a contentious dispute over the location of its permanent \u200dheadquarters.<\/p>\n<p>SPACECOM, which includes joint military forces from the Space Force, is responsible \u2064for carrying out crucial missions in space, as\u2064 stated on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacecom.mil\/About\/Frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While the organization achieved preliminary operational capability in 2021, its full operational status \u200chinged on the establishment of a permanent headquarters, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/battlefield-tech\/space\/2023\/12\/15\/us-space-command-fully-operational-four-years-after-reinstatement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Defense News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, the process of determining the command&#8217;s headquarters has been marred by years of conflict between \u2062Colorado and Alabama, as well as\u200b a series of watchdog reviews. The Biden administration&#8217;s last-minute <a href=\"https:\/\/dailycaller.com\/2023\/07\/31\/this-is-absolutely-not-over-alabama-republicans-blast-biden-for-space-command-headquarters-pick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reversal<\/a>, which \u2063Republicans claimed was linked to abortion politics, further complicated the situation.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these challenges, SPACECOM Commander U.S. Army Gen. James \u200bDickinson emphasized the increasing \u200bthreats to the space domain, \u200bstating, &#8220;As the command \u2064has matured, challenges to a safe, secure, stable, and sustainable space domain\u2062 have significantly increased,&#8221; in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacecom.mil\/Newsroom\/News\/Article-Display\/Article\/3619320\/usspacecom-commander-declares-full-operational-capability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>SPACECOM&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-kc-46-tankers-operating-on-natos-eastern-front\/\" title=\"U.S. KC-46 Tankers Operating on NATO\u2019s Eastern Front\">full operational capability<\/a> means that it can effectively carry out its mission, enabling other military branches and combatant commands to leverage \u2064its space-based capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>According to Defense News, the criteria for achieving operational status include\u2062 demonstrating the ability to conduct a \u200dwide range of operations and maintaining the \u2064necessary infrastructure and workforce.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USArmy?\">@USArmy<\/a> \u2062Gen. James Dickinson, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/USSPACECOM?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#USSPACECOM<\/a> commander, announced <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/USSPACECOM?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#USSPACECOM<\/a> achieved Full Operational Capability today. He praised the command for their ability to execute its mission on\u2064 the worst day, when we are needed the most.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/O9RiUmtXZ3\">https:\/\/t.co\/O9RiUmtXZ3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0Jf9F8XGwe\">pic.twitter.com\/0Jf9F8XGwe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 U.S. Space Command (@US_SpaceCom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/US_SpaceCom\/status\/1735743960469889329?\">December 15, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Former President Donald\u2064 Trump reinstated SPACECOM over four years ago, initially establishing a provisional headquarters in Colorado Springs, \u2064Colorado. However, just before leaving office, his Air Force secretary <a href=\"https:\/\/dailycaller.com\/2021\/01\/13\/us-space-command-headquarters-alabama-huntsville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">designated<\/a> Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred host \u200bfor\u2063 the\u2062 command.<\/p>\n<p>The decision faced criticism from Colorado lawmakers, who deemed the process &#8220;fundamentally flawed.&#8221; Nevertheless, two separate watchdog investigations concluded that the Air\u200d Force followed the appropriate legal procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequently, the Department\u200b of Defense restarted \u2063the selection process, and President Biden <a href=\"https:\/\/dailycaller.com\/2023\/07\/31\/biden-to-keep-space-command-headquarters-in-colorado-amid-row-with-alabama-senator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> in July that the headquarters would remain in Colorado.<\/p>\n<p>Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers \u200cexpressed concerns about Biden&#8217;s intervention in the decision, which reportedly relied on\u2063 Gen. Dickinson&#8217;s advice.<\/p>\n<p>The defense \u200cpolicy bill\u2064 for fiscal year 2024, currently awaiting the president&#8217;s\u2063 signature, would <a href=\"https:\/\/dailycaller.com\/2023\/06\/13\/defense-authorization-act-alabama-space-command-headquarters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">suspend\u200b funding<\/a> for the \u200dColorado Springs headquarters until\u200b further reviews by government watchdogs are completed.<\/p>\n<p>Republican Colorado Rep. Doug Lamborn hailed the announcement of SPACECOM&#8217;s full operational capability as \u200cthe culmination of years of hard work, stating, &#8220;This achievement continues to show that Colorado \u2063Springs is the right location for USSPACECOM for our nation&#8217;s readiness.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimer\">\n<p><em>All content \u2064created by the\u200b Daily Caller News \u2063Foundation, an independent and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-weighs-in-on-deadly-subway-clash-after-desantis-calls-marine-a-good-samaritan\/\" title=\"Trump Weighs In on Deadly Subway Clash After DeSantis Calls Marine a 'Good Samaritan'\">nonpartisan newswire service<\/a>, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide \u2064a large audience.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All republished articles must include our logo, our\u200c reporter&#8217;s byline, and their DCNF affiliation.\u2062 For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact <a href=\"mailto:licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org\">licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The\u2064 post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/us-space-command-pronounced-fully-operational-still-one-big-problem\/\">US Space Command Pronounced Fully Operational, But \u2064There&#8217;s Still One Big Problem<\/a> \u2063 appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has the lack of a permanent headquarters affected\u2062 the coordination and effectiveness of SPACECOM&#8217;s operations?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Defense \u200b\u2063\u2060conducted a review of the \u2064command&#8217;s headquarters \u200blocation in response to concerns raised by lawmakers and watchdog groups. The review led to the Biden administration&#8217;s decision to \u2060\u2060overturn the selection\u200d of Huntsville and \u2060\u2060restart the \u2060\u2060process, sparking further controversy and frustration among \u2063Alabama officials and lawmakers.<\/p>\n<p>The dispute over the\u2063 headquarters location has \u200cput a strain on the smooth functioning of SPACECOM. The command has been operating without a permanent\u2063 headquarters, which has \u2062made it \u200dchallenging to establish stable infrastructure and effectively coordinate operations. The lack\u2062 of a centralized headquarters also hampers coordination with other military branches \u2062and combatant commands, potentially hindering the \u200coverall effectiveness of the U.S. military&#8217;s space operations.<\/p>\n<p>The selection of the permanent headquarters is \u2063not merely a \u2063matter of administrative convenience. It has significant implications for national security\u200b and the future of space operations. The \u2064chosen location will determine where critical resources and capabilities will be concentrated, shaping the command&#8217;s ability\u200d to respond to emerging\u2064 threats and \u200ccarry out its\u2062 mission effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover,\u200d the headquarters selection process has become entangled in political maneuvering and disputes, further complicating an\u2064 already complex \u200bissue. The allegations of a political motive behind the Biden administration&#8217;s\u2063 decision to reverse the selection of Huntsville raise questions about the\u2064 transparency and\u2062 fairness of the process.<\/p>\n<p>SPACECOM&#8217;s achievement of full operational capability\u2064 should be celebrated as\u2064 a major \u200dmilestone in the U.S.&#8217;s efforts to strengthen its presence and capabilities in space. The command plays a crucial role in protecting U.S. \u2064interests in the increasingly contested space\u2064 domain. \u2062However, the ongoing headquarters battle threatens to overshadow\u200b this achievement and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-karine-jean-pierre-torches-the-squad-for-repugnant-disgraceful-gaza-war-comments\/\" title=\"VIDEO: Karine Jean-Pierre Condemns Squad's Gaza War Comments as 'Repugnant' and 'Disgraceful'\">create unnecessary divisions<\/a> within the military and political spheres.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure the \u200csmooth functioning of SPACECOM and its \u2063ability to effectively carry out its mission, it\u200c is imperative that the headquarters \u200bdispute is resolved expediently\u200b and in \u2064a fair and \u200dtransparent manner. This requires\u200b a thorough and objective evaluation of the \u2063competing locations, taking into account factors such as infrastructure readiness, workforce availability, and strategic considerations.<\/p>\n<p>The selection of the permanent headquarters should be based on strategic considerations and the best \u200binterests of national security, rather than political posturing. It\u200d is\u2063 crucial that the process is conducted with the utmost integrity and impartiality to restore confidence in the decision-making process and ensure\u2064 the \u200blong-term success of SPACECOM.<\/p>\n<p>As the threats to the space domain continue to evolve and intensify, the U.S. cannot afford to \u200blet the headquarters battle \u2062impede the progress of \u2062SPACECOM. The command needs a stable and secure base from which it can effectively carry out its mission \u2064to protect U.S. interests and maintain the nation&#8217;s competitive edge in space.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion,\u2062 while the declaration of SPACECOM as fully operational is a significant accomplishment, the command&#8217;s ongoing headquarters battle threatens \u2063to\u2063 undermine its effectiveness and hinder its ability to respond \u200dto emerging challenges. Resolving this dispute in a fair and transparent manner is crucial to ensure the\u2064 long-term success of SPACECOM and safeguard U.S. interests in \u2062the space domain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) is now operational, despite ongoing disputes between the White House and Congress regarding its permanent headquarters. SPACECOM utilizes joint military forces, including the Space Force, to fulfill its objectives. 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