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Photo of first volunteer for the new Space Force

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June 18, 2018, 01:28 PM
BamaJeepster
Photo of first volunteer for the new Space Force
Our very own Sigmonkey!


Space Cadet Sigmonkey reporting for duty!


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June 18, 2018, 01:36 PM
joel9507

June 18, 2018, 01:48 PM
PossibleZombie
If this comes to fruition I'm going to put in to transfer from the Army. I'm Space Cadre Basic qualified and would love to swap over. Fingers crossed it happens in the next few years so I can have it as an option before I start thinking about retiring.
June 18, 2018, 01:57 PM
bald1
I'm ready! Tom Corbett, Space Cadet Button! Smile




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June 18, 2018, 02:03 PM
Veeper
Excellent. It's only a matter of time.







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June 18, 2018, 04:41 PM
Bisleyblackhawk
Just the right mix of "rebellious hair" and confident "I can do...bring it on" smile Cool


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June 18, 2018, 04:49 PM
rusbro
Don't forget Mr. Pickles!


June 18, 2018, 06:13 PM
229DAK
So, what...are they simply going to merge Air Force Space Command and some parts of NASA?


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June 18, 2018, 06:21 PM
mikeyspizza
Notice Trump said it would the the 6th ARMED force, so it's not just a bunch of satellite garbage collectors or traffic cops.
June 18, 2018, 06:50 PM
Sig M11
quote:
Originally posted by Veeper:
Excellent. It's only a matter of time.





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June 18, 2018, 07:15 PM
MitchbSC
Space shuttle door gunner reporting for service!!



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June 18, 2018, 07:21 PM
Hound Dog
Space nerds have been agitating for this for 25+ years.

It was a bad idea then; it's a bad idea now.


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June 18, 2018, 07:30 PM
P220 Smudge
quote:
Originally posted by Hound Dog:
It was a bad idea then; it's a bad idea now.


Why?


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June 18, 2018, 08:08 PM
Hound Dog
We don't need it. USAF soace is a VERY small part of the whole, and we don't do enough in space to justify a separate force, IMO (and I spent 23 yrs in USAF space jobs).

There are only 4 major 'space bases.' Peterson AFB, Co, Schriever AFS, Co, Vandenberg, Ca, and Patrick, Fl. Add to them a dozen remote sites around the world, and it's STILL a very small force.

Then, I suppose the space force would have to absorb all the Army and Navy space programs. Would those services willingly give up their space missions, too?

Then there is the 'overhead' issue. Space force would need its own uniforms, Basic Training base/personnel, cops, fire dept, finance, admin/personnel, safety, contracting, recruiting, etc.

Then, space force will have to fight for budget allocations with the other services. I don't know if this will work out in their favor or not.


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June 18, 2018, 08:35 PM
AllenInAR



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June 19, 2018, 08:34 AM
RichardC
If showering with Diz was an option, I'd have been the first to sign up.


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June 19, 2018, 11:26 AM
flashguy
quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
I'm ready! Tom Corbett, Space Cadet Button! Smile

I see I'm not the only person who remembers that show!

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June 19, 2018, 11:41 AM
bendable
There has to be a place for this guy





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June 19, 2018, 04:11 PM
LtJL
I used to go with a girl who was a Space Cadet.
June 19, 2018, 05:48 PM
AllenInAR



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