WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today questioned Air Force officials and expressed his concern regarding the delayed announcement of the Space Command Headquarters placement.

A recording of Rep. Rogers’ introductory remarks can be found here and his remarks, as prepared for delivery can be found below:

“…Finally, Secretary Kendall, we are beyond the point of frustration with the continued delay in announcing the final decision on SPACECOM basing.

27 months ago, the Air Force made the right decision to go with Huntsville, Alabama.

12 months ago, the GAO and the DoD Inspector General affirmed that decision.

There is only 1 state that is still protesting and that state came in 5th.

The political games must end.

Your continued handwringing is delaying SPACECOM’s full operational capability and undermining our ability to defend this nation.

You need to end this charade and make the announcement.

With that I yield to the Ranking Member”

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