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Navy, Marine Corps Working Through Space Force’s Potential Impact On Personnel

Navy, Marine Corps Working Through Space Force’s Potential Impact On Personnel
Rear Adm. Christian Becker, commander of SPAWAR, (2nd from left) and Brig Gen. Lorna Mahlock, the Marine Corps' CIO, (2nd from right) discuss space at the Navy League Sea, Air, Space conference. Photo: Matthew Beinart.

Navy and Marine Corps space leaders said Monday they have not determined the impact a Space Force would have on their own personnel, while noting that there are ongoing discussions with the Pentagon to advise officials on the potential creation of the new military branch. Rear Adm. Christian Becker, commander of Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, and Brig. Gen. Lorna Mahlock, the Marine Corps’ chief information officer, told attendees at a Navy League Conference there is no decision on…

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