Alabama and Colorado Clash Over IG Report on Space Command Headquarters

A newly released Pentagon watchdog report has renewed the divide between Alabama and Colorado officials over the long-disputed basing decision for U.S. Space Command, with both states claiming the findings support their case. In Alabama, Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bipartisan resolution this week urging President Donald Trump to finalize the move to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. Meanwhile, members of Colorado’s congressional delegation—Democrats and Republicans—issued statements arguing that the same report justifies keeping the command of the United States Space Force in Colorado Springs, where it has operated since 2019. “Today’s report from the Department of Defense Inspector General confirms what we have long known: keeping U.S. Space Command in Colorado is the best decision to protect America’s national security,” read a joint statement from Colorado’s Democratic delegation, including Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and Rep. Jason Crow....