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Space Force Expands with New Transfer Program | Orlando News
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The U.S. Space Force just opened its doors wider—now accepting transfers from the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines via a new Interservice Transfer program, with applications running until October 2nd, 2026 (Guard, Reserves, and Coast Guard excluded). As the first new military branch since 1947, the Space Force is rapidly expanding to safeguard America’s space dominance, handling everything from launches to orbital operations. Meanwhile, President Trump’s newly signed executive order kicks off plans for a prestigious U.S. Space Academy—modeled after West Point—to train future Space Force, NASA, and private sector astronauts. States like Florida, Texas, and Alabama are already vying to host it, with proposals due by October 26th, aiming for a temporary campus by 2028 and a permanent one by 2031. This is America’s bold push to secure its future in the final frontier.
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