In a recent announcement, Vice President Mike Pence revealed that members of the U.S. Space Force will now be referred to as “Guardians.” This decision, which has drawn a wave of mockery on social media, was made during a speech commemorating the Space Force’s one-year anniversary. Established in 2019 under the Trump administration, this sixth branch of the U.S. military was created to operate in what the former president described as the “world’s newest warfighting domain.”
Pence took to Twitter to share the announcement, stating, “It was my honor to announce today, that the men and women of the Space Force will be known as GUARDIANS!” He included the hashtag #SemperSupra, which means “Always Above,” along with a symbol reminiscent of Star Trek. As the news spread, many Twitter users quickly drew parallels to the popular Marvel franchise, Guardians of the Galaxy, prompting a flurry of humorous responses.
Notably, James Gunn, the writer and director of the Guardians of the Galaxy series, joined the conversation with a couple of tweets. The franchise continues to have a significant cultural impact, with Gunn set to return for the third installment of the series.
In his speech, Pence emphasized the importance of the Guardians saying they would “ensure that America remains as dominant in space, and from space, as we are on land and sea and air.” He further noted that the name “Guardians” has a historical context, linking it to the Air Force Space Command’s motto from 1983, “Guardians of the High Frontier.”
Dan Hernandez, a screenwriter for Guardians of the Galaxy, jokingly tweeted about being a “Space Force Mess Hall Guardian,” humorously claiming he would be responsible for testing space food. This announcement was not the only Space Force-related news from Pence this month; he also shared plans to rename Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Patrick Air Force Base to Space Force stations.
As the Trump administration concludes its term, this naming decision reflects a broader trend of borrowing from popular culture, which has not gone unnoticed by critics. Many are left wondering if originality was ever a priority.
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Summary:
Mike Pence’s announcement that members of the Space Force will be called “Guardians” has sparked widespread ridicule online, particularly for its connection to the Marvel franchise, Guardians of the Galaxy. This name change is seen as a part of the Trump administration’s tendency to borrow from popular culture, drawing both humor and criticism from the public.