Space

Lawmakers on Thursday indicated they remained skeptical of the Pentagon's latest proposal to stand up a U.S. Space Force.

The Air Force is narrowing down the best location to house the Defense Department's newest unified combatant command.

U.S. Space Command has been called a stepping stone to creating a U.S. Space Force.

Shanahan said he envisions "15,000 to 20,000" individuals defending and protecting U.S. interests in the domain.

The DoD has requested funding for nearly 830 military service members and civilians to man the Space Force headquarters.

"We are going to continue to perform a lot of the mission for Space Command in the STRATCOM headquarters," Gen. Hyten said.

Air Force Gens. John Hyten and Terrence O'Shaughnessy said the Navy's sea radars will be needed to thwart missiles.

Move over, Men in Black. There's a new intergalactic sheriff in town.

It would be the fourth U.S. combatant command located in Florida.

The DoD's latest proposal would put the newest military branch under the Department of the Air Force, according to a report.