December 20 in American History
The National Defense Authorization Act created the Space Force as the sixth branch of the armed forces — the first new branch since the Air Force split off in 1947. Its job: organize, train, and equip forces to protect American interests in space, from the satellites that run GPS and banking to missile-warning systems the whole country depends on.
In 2019: the U.S. Space Force is established. The National Defense Authorization Act created the Space Force as the sixth branch of the armed forces — the first new branch since the Air Force split off in 1947.
The National Defense Authorization Act created the Space Force as the sixth branch of the armed forces — the first new branch since the Air Force split off in 1947. Its job: organize, train, and equip forces to protect American interests in space, from the satellites that run GPS and banking to missile-warning systems the whole country depends on.
December 20 is the anniversary of U.S. Space Force — Newest branch — organizing, training, and equipping space forces. Founded 2019.
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