(a) The United States Space Force was established on December 20, 2019, under the National Defense Authorization Act as the first new branch of the United States Armed Forces in 73 years.
(b) The mission of the United State Space Force is to conduct global space operations to enhance joint and coalition military operation.
(c) All verbal and written collective references to the United States Armed Forces shall include the United States Space Force.
History: (Act 2023-279, §1; Act 2023-330, §1)