Donald Trump's Space Force Releases First Recruitment Video, and People Had Opinions
The U.S. Space Force released its first recruitment video on Wednesday. The 30-second clip asks [...]
'You do know that forest camo only works in a forest, right?'
The camouflage in space still cracks me up. You do know that forest camo only works in a forest, right?
— Broc (@Broctimus_Prime) May 6, 2020
President Donald Trump directed the Department of Defense to create the Space Force in June 2018. In December 2019, Congress passed a $738 billion military spending bill, which officially created the Space Force as the sixth branch of the armed forces. According to a press release, there are already 88 "commissioned space professionals" and the "total force" is expected to grow to 16,000.
prevnext'Can we focus on making sure this planet is sustainable for human life?'
Hey guys can we focus on making sure this planet is sustainable for human life for future generations and then focus on this after?
— emily johanna leonard (@emj0h1014) May 6, 2020
Many on Twitter found the new video silly, especially as it shows members wearing forest camouflage, which would not be helpful in space. Others wonder exactly what the purpose of the branch is. Coincidentally, the video was released a day after Netflix released the teaser for Space Force, a new comedy by the creators of The Office in which Carell plays a general assigned to start the Space Force. It will be available on May 29.
prevnext'Makes complete sense.'
prevnextYes set fire to the entire planet and then seek space domination. Makes complete sense.
Well done on bringing forth fermis great filter event.
— KaliYuga (@KaliYug72318442) May 6, 2020
'Give us healthcare'
prevnextGive us healthcare and education
— reed justis (@RSmetter) May 6, 2020
'UFOs confirmed and now Space Force recruitment so soon after'
prevnextUFOs confirmed and now Space Force recruitment so soon after 🧐 2020 ain’t over yet. Something bigger is coming. https://t.co/rsB6r8JKmi
— Molls. 🔜 NOTHING BC EVERYTHING IS CANCELED (@molliemclellan) May 7, 2020