'Guardians': US Space Force members get new name on first anniversary

Vice President Mike Pence made the announcement at a celebratory event tracing the development of the newest branch of the military over the past year.

Published: 19th December 2020 10:18 AM  |   Last Updated: 19th December 2020 10:18 AM   |  A+A A-

US Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond

US Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond (Photo| AP)

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration celebrated the first birthday of the US Space Force on Friday by announcing that its members will be known as "guardians". Vice President Mike Pence made the announcement at a celebratory event tracing the development of the newest branch of the military over the past year.

"It is my honor, on behalf of the president of the United States, to announce that henceforth the men and women of the United States Space Force will be known as guardians. Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and guardians will be defending our nation for generations to come," Pence said.

US President-elect Joe Biden has yet to reveal his plans for the Space Force in the next administration.

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