Hello, sorry if this sounds a little stressed, but with everything going on college-wise, I've also been hearing talk about a 'new branch of military' being established by Congress. Can we separate the fact from the fiction here?
Sure, there's no need to apologize for asking! This is an interesting and relevant question. In recent years, there has actually been a new branch of military established - the United States Space Force. It was officially established by Congress in December 2019, making it the sixth branch of the U.S. military.
The goal of the Space Force is to organize, train, and equip personnel to protect U.S. and allied interests in space. Among their duties, they are responsible for ensuring U.S. military can communicate, monitoring ballistic missile launches, and tracking space debris that could harm satellites or spacecraft.
While there's a lot of newness and mystery around the Space Force, it's not as science fiction as it might sound. Instead, it's an extension of the military's longstanding interest in space and commitment to protecting U.S. assets and operations there. I hope this helps debunk some rumors and shed some light on what's fact!
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