Following President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. Space Command Headquarters will move to Alabama, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) issued a statement supporting the decision.
“President Trump’s decision to relocate Space Command Headquarters to Huntsville is not just welcome, but long overdue. From the beginning, Huntsville was designated as the best location for Space Command by the Department of Defense. The proximity to Redstone Arsenal and the state-of-the-art infrastructure, community support, and cost effectiveness placed Huntsville at the top of the list. The Biden administration’s decision to keep Space Command in Colorado was a result of political gamesmanship and ignored all facts. Today’s announcement corrects this misstep and prioritizes our national security,” said Rep. Palmer.
Rep. Palmer added, “Over the past four years, I have been proud of the Alabama delegation for our tireless efforts to bring Space Command home. Today, it was an honor to stand alongside President Trump and see our work come to fruition as it was announced that Space Command will be coming to the Rocket City, where it has always belonged.”
Gary Palmer has represented Alabama’s 6th District in Congress since 2015 after succeeding Spencer Bachus. He was born in Hackleburg, Alabama in 1954 and currently lives in Hoover. Palmer graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in 1977.
