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- Carpenter's Flight
50 years ago today, Scott Carpenter flew the second American manned orbital flight on May 24, 1962. He piloted his Aurora 7 spacecraft through three revolutions of the earth. In this photo, taken on May 24, 1962, Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter looks into his Mercury-Atlas 7 spacecraft, the Aurora 7, before being inserted to begin the launch. Image Credit: NASA
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Daily Archives: August 13, 2009
Healthcare Debate
We have an opportunity to change (reform) our health care approach in this country. We have always had this opportunity but, now the National leadership of this country is in a position where they feel that they can mandate this … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Politics
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DDG 109
Well the Navy got another one right. One thing that you have to appreciate about the Navy and the Marine Corps is the importance of tradition, and upholding the values, honor, and sacrifices of those that have gone before us. … Continue reading
Posted in Marines
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