Pence is speaking to the US Air Force Academy because it is the closest thing to the US Space Force.

Trump might need those graduating Air Force cadets to fly planes all over the country to ensure the health of the cadets at West Point. Unfortunately such flights don’t include family.

There is a 3 mile runway in Cornwall that accommodates C5 cargo planes so the cadets can avoid landing in New York City. Most commercial airlines are not running a full compliment of routes nor should they be unless every passenger tests negative at the gate at time of boarding. It is a very sealed and pressurized environment.