“At a time when we are more dependent on space than ever before, the need for the Air Force cannot be understated.”
As I posted elsewhere, again, why should USAF get to monopolize space forces? Space certainly transcends earth battlespace divisions. If its just a matter of space weaponry, the Navy can certainly launch sea-based missiles into orbit, and as powerful as modern rocket motors are, the Army could literally launch such vehicles from the back of a truck.