U.S. Secretary of War visits Huntsville to mark future permanent Space Command HQ site in Alabama

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth joined military leaders, Alabama’s congressional delegation and local officials today for the unveiling of the U.S. Space Command sign at Redstone Arsenal, formally marking the future site of the command’s permanent headquarters.

“It’s a blessing and an honor to be here,” Hegseth said. “I want to say congratulations to Alabama, congratulations to Huntsville, congratulations to Redstone Arsenal, congratulations to this entire delegation.”

Speaking on behalf of President Donald Trump, the Defense Secretary told the crowd assembled that the decision to locate Space Command in North Alabama was straightforward.

“It is common sense that this is precisely where Space Command should be,” he said. “It is common sense that we need to move rapidly and we will.”