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Air Force study recommends moving Guard units to Space Force as opposition mounts

Published: May 14, 2024, 7:53 a.m.

The Air Force\u2019s in-depth report to Congress says moving all National Guard space units to the Space Force is the best path forward. But the Air National Guard, governors in all 55 states and territories and a bipartisan group of 85 lawmakers are pushing back against the Pentagon\u2019s plan.\nThe study that\u2019s been in the works for quite some time examines three possible courses of actions. It lays out the feasibility and advisability of giving the Space Force its own Guard component, leaving things as they currently are and moving Guard space functions and personnel to the Space Force. The study looks into risks, costs and benefits of each course of action.\nThe overall costs for all options are roughly the same, the study concludes, and the Air Force can execute any course of action if required. The study\u2019s recommendation \u2014 transferring all space functions from the Guard into the Space Force\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices