COLORADO SPRINGS — Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade published an open letter to the servicemembers and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians serving U.S. Space Command.
The mayor says he felt compelled to address them following the DoD Inspector General's evaluation last week on the basing decision of U.S. Space Command.
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The mayor says the following are at the core of this debate:
- national security
- mission readiness
- honoring the people who serve
He also says Colorado Springs is the following:
- a cornerstone of America's defense infrastructure
- mission-proven
- strategically located
- built for the future of space
To read Mayor Mobolade's full letter, visit the City of Colorado Springs website.
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