United States Space Force, activated in Hawaii

@oahuwriter (26777)
United States
November 23, 2022 6:28pm CST
https://www.khon2.com/local-news/space-force-activates-command-component-in-hawaii/ "CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii -- The U.S. Space Force officially activated and assigned U.S. Space Forces, Indo-Pacific to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command in a ceremony Nov. 22 at Camp H.M. Smith under the leadership of Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir." United States Space Force, activated in Hawaii, was in the news, last night, in Khon2 news. United States Space Force, USSF, is the newest branch of the armed forces department. It began December 20, 2019, "with enactment of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act and will be stood-up over the next 18 months. " USSF, has been activated, here in Hawaii on, November 22, 2022. From Khon2 to news article, "the Force operates and defends critical infrastructure in space that everyone relies on" Mission of USSF: "The U.S. Space Force is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities will include developing Guardians, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands. " Headquarters of USSF, located in Pentagon. More information and quotes from : https://www.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/FAQs/Whats-the-Space-Force/ Wow! This is great news! Lots of ssttlelites, Space Station etc to protect in outer space.
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@JudyEv (342077)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Nov 22
It's a shame we need so much in the way of defence these days.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
25 Nov 22
Yes, but necessary, for safety. As I researched, I came across missel defense that we have too.
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@rebelann (112969)
• El Paso, Texas
24 Nov 22
Oh wow, I had no idea there was a new military branch, I guess I just don't keep up with the news that well.
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@rebelann (112969)
• El Paso, Texas
25 Nov 22
I need to start listening to the news
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
26 Nov 22
@rebelann Well that's up to you.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
25 Nov 22
I never knew about it either, till the news reported it.
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@RasmaSandra (80748)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Nov 22
Sounds really exciting, Is this close to you?
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
24 Nov 22
Yes, at Hickman Air force base. By sight about 5-7 miles away and by car 20 minutes away. But, no civillans allowed.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Nov 22
Um, who and what are they protecting us from? Little green men? Or North Koreans with Jewish Space Lasers?
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
26 Nov 22
From: What is the mission of USSF? ": The U.S. Space Force is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities will include developing Guardians, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands. "
https://www.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/FAQs
@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
24 Nov 22
I didn't know about this. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
25 Nov 22
@oahuwriter Thank you. I ate too much!
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
26 Nov 22
@LindaOHio It's ok, indulge and enjoy!
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
25 Nov 22
Me too, first I've heard of it from the news. You too, have a Happy Thanksgiving.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Nov 22
This is very cool. I remember President Trump signing the law and establishing this in 2020, creating the first new armed service since 1947. It is different than NASA since it is part of the military.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
24 Nov 22
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@Fleura (30541)
• United Kingdom
24 Nov 22
Gosh, a space force!
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
25 Nov 22
Very needed.
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@just4him (317242)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Nov 22
Interesting news. Not surprised it was coming.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
25 Nov 22
Indeed. Good to have them!
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