U.S. Governors Unite Against Federal Proposal to Transfer National Guard Units to Space Force

A contentious plan by the Department of Defense to move Air National Guard units into the Space Force faces widespread opposition from state governors and bipartisan lawmakers.

Governors from nearly all states have voiced strong opposition, citing concerns over lost state authority and potential impacts on local emergency responses.
The proposal, known as Legislative Proposal 480, would allow the Air Force to transfer units without state consent, breaking a century-old tradition.
Bipartisan resistance in Congress includes 85 members urging rejection of the proposal, emphasizing the need to preserve National Guard integrity.
Air National Guard members express reluctance to join Space Force, fearing loss of community ties and disruption of civilian careers.
The debate highlights tension between federal aspirations for military reorganization and state rights to manage their own security forces.