U.S. Rep. Dale Strong insists the Space Command fight is not over.
at its start-up location near Colorado Springs, Colo., instead of coming to Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal – contrary to a bevy of reports and analyses that ranked Redstone as the best site.
Specifically, Strong pointed to the desire of the House Armed Services Committee – of which he is a member and is chaired by Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers of Saks – to question Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and Space Command Commanding Gen. James Dickinson. Still, is that enough? Should it be considered a long shot for Biden to reverse his decision on Space Command HQ?In his speech, Strong said he wanted Space Command at Redstone Arsenal not because it’s best for north Alabama but because it’s best for national defense. And in comments after the speech, Strong made clear he’s not ready to concede to Colorado Springs – which consistently“I’m going tell you this right here, I’m going to fight like there’s no tomorrow,” Strong said.
, the Armed Services Committee chair, concerning the decision-making process on Space Command HQ. Strong acknowledged that was “frustrating” but that the effort is ongoing to acquire those documents.
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