Trump Will Create New Military ‘Space Force’

Trump Will Create New Military ‘Space Force’
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order during a meeting of the National Space Council at the East Room of the White House June 18, 2018, in Washington, D.C. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Bowen Xiao
Bowen Xiao
Reporter
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President Donald Trump said on June 18 that he would be directing government departments to create a “Space Force” as the sixth branch of the armed forces.

In the East Room of the White House, Trump said the newest military branch would be “separate, but equal” to the Air Force. Current military wings include the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

Bowen Xiao
Bowen Xiao
Reporter
Bowen Xiao was a New York-based reporter at The Epoch Times. He covers national security, human trafficking and U.S. politics.
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