Happy Sixth Birthday, Guardians

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Dec. 20, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins our grateful nation in proudly recognizing the sixth birthday of the newest branch of the Armed Forces, the U.S. Space Force.

Established in 2019, the Space Force became a separate and distinct branch of service representing the crucial evolution of our national defense strategy. As we celebrate the Guardians who operate at the forefront of this new, critical warfighting domain, we're reminded of how their vital service ensures not only the security of our great nation, but of our global stability.

The VFW understands that the threats our nation faces are ever-changing and transcend traditional boundaries. The Guardians of the Space Force stand ready to defend our nation's interests against enemies operating in this complex, high-technology environment.

The more than 1.3 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary honor their commitment to vigilance, innovation and continued readiness against the ever-evolving digital and orbital threats of the 21st century. Happy sixth birthday, Guardians - may your watch be secure, and Earth's orbit and beyond, protected.