Fight over Space Command HQ continues with new watchdog report

Hickenlooper fields questions on Space Command, immigration, more at Colorado Springs town hall

As congressional town halls have taken place in an atmosphere of nationwide political tensions, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper fielded questions Thursday night from a mildly heated audience in Colorado Springs about the future of Space Force Command and immigration.

Sen. Hickenlooper addresses key concerns at Colorado Springs town hall

Around 1,000 Colorado Springs residents gathered at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) for a town hall with U.S. Senator (Sen.) John Hickenlooper, raising concerns about the future of U.S. Space Command, federal budget cuts, immigration, and infrastructure.One of the central topics was the potential relocation of U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama. Sen. Hickenlooper warned that such a move could sever…

Report: Huntsville preferred location for Space Command HQ

WASHINGTON — A new Department of Defense Inspector General report reveals the back-and-forth debate between top defense officials on choosing a permanent home for Space Command, including the time it would take to transition the headquarters and how to keep…

Fight over Space Command HQ continues with new watchdog report

The fight over the location of the U.S. Space Command headquarters chugs on after a new report from the Pentagon’s watchdog revealed uncertainty behind the scenes in choosing the permanent spot and several major questions left unanswered.

Review of decision not to award Space Command to Alabama inconclusive

With the Trump administration expected to reverse a controversial 2023 decision on the permanent location of U.S. Space Command, a review by the Defense Department inspector general could not determine why Colorado was chosen over Alabama. The inspector general’s report…

New report shows Space Command headquarters belongs in Huntsville

A new Department of Defense Inspector General report reveals the back-and-forth debate between top defense officials on choosing a permanent home for Space Command, including the time it would take to transition the headquarters and how to keep civilian workers. Alabama lawmakers remain confident Huntsville will ultimately get the headquarters. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, requested the report. He sai…