US National Guard Chief Says Space National Guard Coming Soon

U.S. Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, speaks during a media briefing at the Pentagon, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)  

Defense One: Proposed Space National Guard Gathers Momentum 

A space-focused branch of the Guard would aim to give the Space Force “a surge-to-war capability” in times of conflict. 

The National Guard will soon deliver recommendations to the defense secretary on how to establish a space-focused component of the part-time volunteer force, an effort the Guard’s top general calls one of his “most pressing concerns.” 

But lawmakers want to know what the new organization will cost, suggesting they may have some of the same concerns about soaring costs and bureaucracy that hounded the Space Force when it was established in December 2019.  

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More News On The Space National Guard  

Space Guard 'Among My Most Pressing Concerns,' National Guard Chief Tells Congress -- Military.com/AP  

Top general: Defense officials nearing plan for Space National Guard -- The Hill 

Plans for a new Space National Guard close to liftoff, top general says -- Politico  

Plan for Space Force reserve component is ‘fairly close,’ National Guard boss says -- Air Force Times  

Space National Guard could come soon, general tells House lawmakers -- Stars and Stripes

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