The Trump administration has drawn criticism on many issues. But Americans who believe in a bold future should be able to get behind his proposed creation of a space-based branch of the U.S. military, the so-called “U.S. Space Force.”

All but the most shortsighted expect that the future of humanity is in the stars, and the United States of America must secure its place as a leader for the long-term in this area if we are to maintain our position at the forefront among the nations of the world. Vice President Mike Pence is taking an instrumental role in trying to help make this vision a reality, while at the same time drawing considerable opposition primarily from Democrats regarding his persistent advocating of this position.