Space Force

With the benefit of hindsight many experts feel that Reagan's SDI (space defense initiative) was a determining factor in ending the cold war. Gorbachev knew that he could not compete with the US and SDI could make his nuclear force ineffective. Now the next step is having a nuclear force stationed permanently in orbit and thus Trump's Space Force. Once again experts predict that this will be the future and the US needs to lead the way and by doing so may deter other countries from entering this new field. Just as today the US protects much of the world with its strong military, in the future this protection may come from space. While ICBM's launched from North Dakota may concern potential enemies, the idea of these weapons floating in the skies directly overhead is a greater deterrent. This program could be developed within the Air Force but just as Kennedy knew a special force (NASA) was needed to get to the moon, Trump feels a special force is needed to complete this project in a timely manner. As always one technological advantage will be replaced by some new technology so this is an ongoing never ending process.