El Paso Commissioner Applegate: America’s space advantage depends on keeping command in Colorado
By El Paso Commissioner Cory Applegate | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice
As El Paso County’s Commissioner for District 4, I am committed to advancing our community’s interests, security, and prosperity. Among our top priorities is ensuring that U.S. Space Command remains headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.
This is not just a local issue—it’s a matter of national security and global leadership in space.
Peterson Space Force Base, located right here in our district, has long been at the forefront of military space operations. Its proximity to critical defense assets like Schriever Space Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, and the Air Force Academy creates an unparalleled synergy.
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