DNI Ratcliffe Welcomes U.S. Space Force

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ODNI News Release No. 03-21

Jan. 8, 2021

DNI Ratcliffe Welcomes U.S. Space Force as 18th Intelligence Community Member

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe today welcomed the U.S. Space Force (USSF) as the 18th member of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC).

 

During an afternoon ceremony, Ratcliffe and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond announced the designation of the intelligence element of the U.S. Space Force as a member of the IC.

 

“This accession reaffirms our commitment to securing outer space as a safe and free domain for America’s interests,” said Ratcliffe. “American power in space is stronger and more unified than ever before. Today we welcome Space Force to the Intelligence Community and look forward to the power and ingenuity of a space security team unrivaled by any nation.”

 

The Space Force element is the first new organization to join the IC since 2006.