Why the Space Force is on a Marine Expeditionary Unit
Philip Athey
An officer from the country’s youngest military branch, the Space Force, made history when she joined a Marine Expeditionary Unit for the first time in September, according to a Marine Corps release.
First Lt. Rio Sarmiento transferred from the Air Force to the Space Force on Sept. 17, when Marine Corps Col. Michael Nakonieczny swore her into the new service aboard the amphibious assault ship America during its deployment as part of the 31st MEU, the release said.
"It was an honor to be transferred from the Air Force to the Space Force by the 31st MEU commanding officer on a Navy vessel,†Sarmiento said in the press release.
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