COLORADO SPRINGS ~ In a surprising move, President Trump announced today that the U.S. Space Command will be relocated to Alabama, despite concerns about its impact on national security and military readiness in Colorado. This decision has been met with disappointment and criticism from Governor Jared Polis, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, Colorado's Congressional delegation, and local leaders.

For the past five years, a bipartisan coalition has been advocating for Colorado Springs to be the permanent home of the U.S. Space Command. In 2023, President Biden made the decision to keep the command in Colorado Springs due to its critical role in ensuring national security in space and its achievement of Full Operational Capability at Peterson Space Force Base in December.

Governor Polis expressed his disappointment with the decision, stating that it will not only weaken national security and readiness but also waste taxpayer dollars and inconvenience military families. He emphasized that Colorado Springs is home to a proud military community and a thriving aerospace ecosystem, both of which are crucial to the success of U.S. Space Command.

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Similarly, Lt. Governor Primavera condemned the move as "ill-advised" and warned that it will significantly harm military readiness and national security while uprooting military families. She also highlighted the importance of Colorado's Aerospace & Defense industry in supporting Space Command's mission.

Colorado is home to the largest private Aerospace industry per capita in the country, with a 24% growth in employment over the past five years. In 2020 alone, over 3,500 new Aerospace & Defense jobs were added in Colorado, securing more than $31 billion in federal contracts. The state is also home to key national security missions and units such as U.S. Northern Command/North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Operations Command, National Space Defense Center, Space Domain Awareness Lab, and most USSF operational units.

The decision to move U.S. Space Command to Alabama has raised concerns about the future of other vital military units and missions in Colorado Springs. Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera both expressed hope that these units will be retained and expanded in the state, emphasizing that Colorado remains an ideal location for future missions, including Golden Dome.

The White House's decision to relocate U.S. Space Command has sparked outrage and disappointment among Colorado leaders, who believe it will have a detrimental impact on national security and military readiness. As the command prepares for its move to Alabama, many are left questioning the transparency and reasoning behind this decision.

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