President Trump also announced he has appointed Gen. Michael Guetlein, the Space Force’s second in command, to oversee the effort.
President Trump's new missile defense shield effort is now dubbed "Golden Dome."
Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."
Troy Meink's specialization in space could upend the priorities of a service typically dominated by Air Force interests.
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