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Space Force is looking for ideas 'in good taste' on what it should call its members
Fox News ^ | Chris Ciaccia

Posted on 02/14/2020 9:16:05 AM PST by bobk333

Following its official creation this past December, the Space Force is looking for ideas on what the members of the newest branch of the U.S. military should be called.

"The U.S. Space Force is looking for feedback from U.S. military space professionals on what Space Force members should be called – similar to how the Air Force refers to its members as ‘Airmen’ or the Army refers to its members as ‘Soldiers,’" the Space Force wrote in a statement on its website.

It continued: "Given the significance a name has to the identity and culture of an organization, the Space Force is taking a deliberate approach to ensure Space Force member titles and ranks appropriately convey the nature of the newest Armed Forces branch and the domain in which it operates.”

Earlier this month, Lt. Gen. David Thompson, vice commander of the Space Force, said they won't be referred to as "spacemen."

In addition to what it calls its members, the Space Force is also asking for ideas on ranks and names for operational units, the military branch added.

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KEYWORDS: astronuts; cosmosnots; greatspacecoasters; rocketmansandwomans; spacecadets; spaceforce; trumpdod
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To: bk1000

I agree. Astronauts.


101 posted on 02/14/2020 10:13:15 AM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: MIDad23

I want what you’re taking!!


102 posted on 02/14/2020 10:13:28 AM PST by SgtHooper (If you remember the 60's, YOU WEREN'T THERE!)
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To: Jamestown1630

I guess space cadets is out?


103 posted on 02/14/2020 10:14:04 AM PST by Mom MD
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To: bobk333

Jedi.


104 posted on 02/14/2020 10:17:54 AM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: Mom MD

Too many connotations :-)


105 posted on 02/14/2020 10:18:16 AM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: bobk333

Amerinauts


106 posted on 02/14/2020 10:19:29 AM PST by lakeman (Semper Fi)
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To: Magnum44; Roscoe Karns

Spork Weasels...??!!


107 posted on 02/14/2020 10:19:46 AM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: MPJackal

though “Statesmen” might work too whatever it will be it will not be as good a Jews in Space for when Israel ponies up.


108 posted on 02/14/2020 10:21:43 AM PST by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: Orosius

Startroopers

I’ll vote for that


109 posted on 02/14/2020 10:22:58 AM PST by Java4Jay (The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people.)
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To: bobk333
SPACEBALLS!
110 posted on 02/14/2020 10:23:36 AM PST by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: bobk333

Skywalkers...?

Starkillers...?


111 posted on 02/14/2020 10:27:09 AM PST by vladimir998 ( Apparently I'm still living in your head rent free. At least now it isn't empty.)
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To: EQAndyBuzz

Nope, that title will be reserved for members of their service academy when it comes online. Of course, the same term applies to members of ALL service academies in my opinion, but hey... these will be SPECIAL.


112 posted on 02/14/2020 10:27:11 AM PST by Have Ruck - Will Travel (It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion...)
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To: bobk333

Cadets.

Obviously.


113 posted on 02/14/2020 10:29:56 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: Red Badger

Why not call it what it is. The anti-swamp intelligence service.


114 posted on 02/14/2020 10:31:39 AM PST by Track9 (Air Force One should have red white and blue contrails. Troll city)
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To: proust
Lt. Gen. David Thompson, vice commander of the Space Force, said they won’t be referred to as "spacemen."

Thus insuring that all other branches will now refer to Space Force members as "Spacemen" no matter what the top brass decide to call them.

115 posted on 02/14/2020 10:32:40 AM PST by ASA Vet (Make American Intelligence Great Again.)
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To: bobk333

Serenity Troopers!


116 posted on 02/14/2020 10:34:00 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Chickensoup

Star fleet. Star men.

I like that.


117 posted on 02/14/2020 10:37:35 AM PST by nikos1121
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To: bobk333

Ethernauts


118 posted on 02/14/2020 10:39:59 AM PST by toast
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To: bobk333

Klingons


119 posted on 02/14/2020 10:43:46 AM PST by bwest
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To: All
Call them, 'Calrissians!'

Billie Dee is down with it! :)


120 posted on 02/14/2020 10:45:40 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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