Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that the United States Space Force flag will be flown at all Alabama rest areas and welcome centers from December 17 through December 23, 2025, in recognition of the service branch’s birthday and as a statewide show of support.
The initiative is being carried out in coordination with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and will place the Space Force flag at gateways welcoming travelers into Alabama, as well as at rest areas throughout the state.
“The U.S. Space Force is a critical branch of our military with a serious mission, and it deserves to be recognized as such. Alabama understands the importance of defending our nation in every domain, leading in space development and setting the pace for innovation,” Governor Ivey said. “We are honoring the men and women carrying out this great mission and marking the Space Force’s birthday with the respect it has earned by displaying the Space Force flag statewide. Alabama is proud to fly it.”
The observance aligns with Alabama’s ongoing involvement in national defense and space-related initiatives. Since President Donald Trump directed the Department of Defense in 2018 to begin planning for the establishment of the Space Force, Governor Ivey has advocated for Alabama’s role in supporting space and national security missions, including backing efforts to locate U.S. Space Command Headquarters in the state.
The U.S. Space Force was officially established on December 20, 2019. The branch is responsible for protecting U.S. interests in space, supporting joint military operations, and maintaining the nation’s technological capabilities in the space domain.
