Hey there, so I heard about the creation of the US Space Force and got pretty excited - it sounds super sci-fi! But does it count as an official branch of the military? Just curious and would love to get some clarification from anyone in the know!
Hello! Yes, the United States Space Force, which you're probably hearing more about recently, absolutely counts as an official branch of the military. It's actually the newest service branch, having been established in late 2019. It is the sixth branch of the U.S. military, joining the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps.
The Space Force was created out of the Air Force, similar to how the Marine Corps operates within the Department of the Navy. The goal of the Space Force is to conduct operations in, from, and to outer space. Its missions include space domain awareness, space electronic warfare, and space battle management, among others. So, if you're interested in the convergence of military service and space exploration, the Space Force could potentially be a fascinating path!
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