In a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, Congressmen Juan Ciscomani, Andy Biggs, and Abe Hamadeh say there is no better place for this U.S. Space Force mission than Fort Huachuca.
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The lawmakers are urging the Department of the Air Force to select Fort Huachuca in Cochise County, Arizona, as the site of a new U.S. Space Force mission aimed at enhancing space domain awareness and early threat detection.
“Fort Huachuca provides a strategically sound, operationally ready, and cost-effective location for this critical Space Force capability,” they wrote in the letter. “Unlike other locations, the Fort already has the supporting infrastructure, quality of life, with the opportunity for joint operations. We respectfully urge your full consideration as the Department moves forward with its basing process.”
Community leaders echoed Ciscomani’s call for a new Space Force mission.
“Bringing a new U.S. Space Force mission to Fort Huachuca would be a game-changer for Sierra Vista and our surrounding region. This mission would not only strengthen our national defense posture but also create high-quality jobs, attract new talent, and reinforce our city’s long-standing partnership with the Department of Defense. I appreciate Congressman Ciscomani’s advocacy and leadership in championing Fort Huachuca as the right place for this important investment for our future,” said Clea McCaa, Mayor of Sierra Vista.
“Congressman Ciscomani’s leadership in advocating for Fort Huachuca as a site for a new U.S. Space Force mission reflects a clear understanding of Arizona’s strategic value to our nation’s defense. Fort Huachuca’s unique capabilities, geographic advantages, and history of supporting joint operations make it an ideal choice. The University of Arizona has long collaborated with Fort Huachuca and is recognized nationally for its expertise in space science and astronomy, optics, and space domain awareness. Together with the unique advantages Southern Arizona offers for innovation in astronomy and space science, this initiative aligns directly with our research strengths and our commitment to advancing U.S. leadership in space security,” said Dr. Tomás Díaz de la Rubia, Senior Vice President of Research and Innovation at the University of Arizona