Should America have a Space Corps?

MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 09:13:38 -0400

NOTEWORTHY QUOTE OF THE DISCUSSION (NQotD): "With trillions and trillions of dollars unaccounted for by the Pentagon, I wouldn't be surprised if we already have one." —SPC Joseph Wojcik

"Our travels beyond the Earth propel scientific discoveries that improve our lives in countless ways here, right here, at home: powering vast new industry, spurring incredible new technology, and providing the space security we need to protect the American people." —President Donald J. Trump

"Friends, this is our Sputnik moment.” — NASA Administator Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.)

"Our belief is the only way you are going to see space adequately funded and nurtured and developed is to SEGREGATE them into this SEPARATE service so the No. 1 culture is SPACE DOMINANCE." —Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.)

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Jun 2 at 2018 10:05 AM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 10:05:34 -0400

I've known many space cadets.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2018 10:15 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 10:15:50 -0400

Combine the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps space assets and make a Space Corps. Yes we need one.

Response by SPC Joseph Wojcik made Jun 2 at 2018 10:27 AM

SPC Joseph Wojcik — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 10:27:01 -0400

With trillions and trillions of dollars unaccounted for by the Pentagon, I wouldn't be surprised if we already have one.

Response by PVT Mark Brown made Jun 2 at 2018 10:30 AM

PVT Mark Brown — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 10:30:00 -0400

I think this is a repeat of a question posed some months ago. I still think it is a very good idea.

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Jun 2 at 2018 11:22 AM

LT Brad McInnis — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 11:22:53 -0400

The only real entities going to Space are private companies. Until NASA gets back into gear there is no need. Why have a Space Corps that never leaves the ground?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jun 2 at 2018 12:12 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 12:12:21 -0400

No- one more service fighting for a limited piece of the budget- hell other than space station, we have no assets to protect form assault or to garrison- so no need for combat arms. That leaves flyboys, who spend more money than you can shake a stick at on futuristic fights, they can't maintain.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 2 at 2018 12:59 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 12:59:08 -0400

Or we could wait until our enemies develop their space capacity! Thank you for your service.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2018 2:53 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 14:53:50 -0400

MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy I would like to see manned missions to Mars. Adequate funding and support are needed for this goal. A separate Space Force would need achievable mission goals along with full funding and support. I think the support and funding would be a very difficult sell.

Response by Marcus Kesler made Jun 2 at 2018 9:20 PM

Marcus Kesler — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 21:20:32 -0400

I don't know that we need an Armed Space Force, at least not at this point. I could see the point of adding a third unarmed branch focused on space science and exploration, similar to how the NOAA Commissioned Corps is utilized.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jun 2 at 2018 10:00 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 22:00:57 -0400

Great, two services to ignore The Army and Marine Corps in the aerospace domain.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2018 10:23 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 22:23:58 -0400

Absolutely.

Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made Jun 3 at 2018 3:23 AM

SSG Robert Perrotto — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 03:23:41 -0400

Mobile Infantry - where do I sign up

Response by PFC Stephen Eric Serati made Jun 3 at 2018 7:23 AM

PFC Stephen Eric Serati — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 07:23:13 -0400

U will or u will loose superiority over the skies

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jun 22 at 2018 2:42 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:42:53 -0400

I know we have a fair amount of Space Cadets. but is there a true need?