Military leaders on Thursday defended President Joe Biden’s decision to nix U.S. Space Command’s planned move from Colorado to Alabama as a necessary and nonpolitical decision to avoid operational problems.

Military leaders back Biden decision to keep Space Command in Colorado::Military leaders on Thursday defended President Joe Biden’s decision to nix U.S. Space Command’s planned move from Colorado to Alabama as a necessary and nonpolitical decision to avoid operational problems.

  • lonewalk@lemm.eeEnglish
    45·
    1 year ago

    Dickinson, however, said internal studies showed some 88% of his civilian workforce would not leave Colorado Springs for Alabama.

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    • QuarterSwede@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      1 year ago

      No shit. The amount of great housing in the Springs with relatively easy access to Peterson AFB is incredible. Plus, the milder climate and insulated economy make it a place people want to stay. Winters aren’t nearly as bad as people imagine since it’s on the plains side of the Rockies.