USA Patriotism! ... "Showcasing Pride of America"USA Store! ... American / Patriotic themed gift products at USA Patriotism!

Home - Articles - Heroes - Photos - Poems - Stories - Students - Music - Videos
Quotes - Speeches - References - Great Patriots - Honor Halls - Stars for Troops
USA's Birth - New Content
- About - Contact - Press
- CureNow - Donate
- Privacy

Click To Google Search USA Patriotism!
USA Patriotism! YouTube ChannelJoin / Like the USA Patriotism! Facebook pagePinterestLinkedInUSA Patriotism! Instagram ChannelUSA Patriotism! On TwitterUSA Patriotism! at Flickr

Patriotic Articles
Military

Patritoic USA and Military Gifts from The Bradford ExchangeTough Tex USA FlagPatriotic USA Caps

Space Force Galactic Mission
by David Vergun, DOD News
October 29, 2020

Space Force Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, provided remarks from the Pentagon at the virtual Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office Advanced Manufacturing Olympics on October 22, 2020.

"A war that begins or extends into space will be fought over great distances at tremendous speeds, posing significant challenges," said Raymond, noting Great Power competition with Russia and China, outlined in the National Defense Strategy, which could pose future challenges.

Spacecom's area of responsibility extends from 100 kilometers above Earth's surface to the outer edge of the universe, he noted.

Today, we're entering a defining period for this country in space. Our nation is leading an expansive spirit of space exploration and experimentation,'' Space Force Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, commander, U.S. Space Command

On-orbit capabilities move at speeds greater than 17,500 miles per hour. Direct ascent and satellite missiles can reach low-Earth orbit in a matter of minutes, Raymond said. Electronic attack and directed-energy weapons move at the speed of light.

September 5, 2020 - Air Force Senior Airman Peyton Van Nest, a radio frequency transmission system technician with the 51st Combat Communications Special Mission Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, GA sets up a satellite communications antenna during Exercise Agile Reaper at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
September 5, 2020 - Air Force Senior Airman Peyton Van Nest, a radio frequency transmission system technician with the 51st Combat Communications Special Mission Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, GA sets up a satellite communications antenna during Exercise Agile Reaper at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

In response, Raymond provided a galactic roadmap to what his service is doing. He said his guidance to Space Force's space professionals at all levels is to be bold, innovative; use the outstanding talent the service has; and be lean, agile and fast.

"Since establishment, we have slashed bureaucracy, delegated authority and enhanced accountability," he said.

The Space Force is working with industry, both big and small, and academia to find the "disruptive innovators and incubators for change," he remarked.

Today, our space capabilities are, by far, the best in the world, he said, but they were built for an uncontested domain.

The U.S. needs a more defensible architecture, he said, and one that is equipped for offensive operations should deterrence fail.

The challenge is that all of this capability has to come at an affordable price, he added.

Advanced manufacturing is rapidly transforming the way space capabilities are designed and delivered, he said, meaning that these could soon be affordable for the department.

September 5, 2020 - Air Force Master Sgt. Lakisha DeJesus, assigned to Joint Task Force Civil Support, attaches a power supply to a satellite communication terminal outside a local hotel during Vibrant Response 20 Lite in Williamsburg, VA. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael H. Lehman)
September 5, 2020 - Air Force Master Sgt. Lakisha DeJesus, assigned to Joint Task Force Civil Support, attaches a power supply to a satellite communication terminal outside a local hotel during Vibrant Response 20 Lite in Williamsburg, VA. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael H. Lehman)

Spacecraft fuel tanks, antennas, structures and engines are already being produced via techniques with materials uniquely tailored for space, Raymond said. "These technologies allow us to move rapidly from capability design to prototyping."

Raymond mentioned that America is a spacefaring nation and has long led military, civil and commercial space centers. "Today, we're entering a defining period for this country in space. Our nation is leading an expansive spirit of space exploration and experimentation. And we are strongest when space is secure, stable and accessible to enterprising Americans for scientific, economic and security interests."

U.S. Space Force | U.S. Department of Defense | Our Valiant Troops | Veterans | Citizens Like Us

Satute of Liberty / Flag Mugs and Steins

Tough Tex American Flags

SunSetter 20' Telescoping Flagpole with Free American Flag

USA, military, and other patriotic themed pullover and button down Polo shirts

Personalized Patriotic Embroidered Shirts

USA Flag and other American Theme Caps and Hats

American Pride: Poems Honoring America and Her Patriots! by David G. Bancroft