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 City” for good reason. For decades, Alabama’s engineers, scientists and service members have come together in Huntsville to develop the technology that carried Americans to the moon and kept our adversaries at bay. With NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, the Missile Defense Agency and Redstone Arsenal already in place, Huntsville provides a world-class ecosystem for Space Command to thrive in. And it isn’t just about facilities - it’s about people. The men and women in this region have the knowledge, dedication and track record of innovation to meet any challenge.
The Biden administration made this flight political. They tried to sideline Alabama from receiving what it had rightfully earned. In the end, thanks to President Donald J. Trump and the tireless work of the Alabama delegation for more than four years, justice prevailed.
This decision means good things are coming for our state and our economy. Many well-paying jobs will come with Space Command, bringing growth that benefits not only North Alabama but the entire state. More importantly, this decision bolsters Alabama’s position at the forefront of our national defense for generations to come.
Standing right beside President Trump in the Oval Office for this remarkable announcement reminded me of why I do this job: to advance the interests of the great people of Alabama. From Gulf Shores to the Wiregrass to Rocket City, Alabamians are always my priority. This decision was a powerful reminder that when we fight for what’s right, our state delivers for the entire nation. After the announcement, I was able to talk with the President for a few moments about Milton Doggett, a 103-year-old World War II Army veteran from Alabama who recently passed away, and I had the President sign a memorial folder for Milton’s family.
This experience reminded me that while we look to the future of Space Command in Alabama, we stand on the shoulders of heroes like Mr. Doggett who secured freedom for us in generations past. Our Rocket City and our state have long played a vital role in defending freedom, and this decision proudly carries that legacy forward.
I will continue fighting to ensure Space Command has the resources, personnel and mission clarity it needs to keep America safe. As President Trump and Secretary Hegseth rightly recognized, Alabama’s world-class aerospace and defense workforce equips our nation to meet its national security objectives with confidence and protect American families for generations to come.
Congressman Barry Moore is the U.S. Representative for AL-01 and lives in Enterprise, Alabama with his family. He serves on the House Judiciary Committee and House Agriculture Committee in Congress.
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