The U.S. Space Force has unveiled its official song, “Semper Supra,” during the Air Force Association’s 2022 Air, Space, and Cyber Conference, and clearly, the internet has thoughts. This tweet currently tops trends on Twitter, with people sharing their takes regarding the new anthem.
This is the Unveiling
Translated to “Always Above,” “Semper Supra” is supposed to be a rousing and embracing anthem for the mission of the Space Force. Creating an anthem was an attempt to instill identity and tradition into the newest branch of the U.S. military, created in December 2019 under the Trump Administration.
Twitter Reactions
Of course, the reveal has led to quite a few reactions:
Humor and Memes: Users lightly mock the song by comparing it with parodies or science fiction movie/TV theme songs.
Patriotic Support: Some users voice their support, feeling a sense of pride as they appreciate the effort to set a cultural base for the Space Force.
Surprise and Curiosity: Most of the tweets express surprise, in that users were even surprised that indeed they had forgotten about the Space Force until the song brought it into the limelight once again.
Why It Matters
The song boosts morale inside the Space Force and serves to attract public attention and support for the branch. Music has long been part of military tradition, and “Semper Supra” wants to achieve the same for the Space Force.
Going Forward
The Space Force is still figuring out its role and mission in the military, so “Semper Supra” is one step toward finding its identity. Whether the song submitted is going to be an anthem that lasts remains to be seen, but it has certainly sparked conversation and interest.