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U.S. Army Honors Astronauts on National Astronaut Day

5/9/2025

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On National Astronaut Day, the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command celebrated the remarkable achievements of active-duty astronauts Col. Anne McClain, Col. Frank Rubio, and Col. Andrew Morgan. As McClain gears up for her March 14 launch, Rubio reflects on his historic 371-day mission, both highlighting the critical need for security and innovation in our ever-changing space frontier.

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On National Astronaut Day, the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command celebrated the remarkable achievements of active-duty astronauts Col. Anne McClain, Col. Frank Rubio, and Col. Andrew Morgan. As McClain gears up for her March 14 launch, Rubio reflects on his historic 371-day mission, both highlighting the critical need for security and innovation in our ever-changing space frontier.