When it comes to defending our nation, politics should never outweigh performance. That’s why President Trump’s decision to bring U.S. Space Command back to Huntsville, is not just a win for our state - it’s a win for America’s national security.

From the beginning, the Air Force’s non-political evaluation process made clear that Huntsville stood head and shoulders above every other location considered. Redstone Arsenal scored highest on mission capability, infrastructure, cost effectiveness and quality of life. This score was not about favoritism, it was not about politics; it was about the facts. When you’re dealing with something as critical as protecting the United States in the 21st century, you need the best, and Huntsville is the best.

Huntsville has earned the nickname “Rocket Ci

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