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Army Secretary's Moon Gaffe Sparks Space Ambitions Debate

6/14/2025

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In a surprising live interview, US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll mistakenly asserted that America has a soldier on the moon, likely mixing it up with NASA's International Space Station. This gaffe ignited speculation about military ambitions in space, especially with escalating competition from Russia and China. Meanwhile, the Army gears up for its 250th anniversary parade this Saturday in Washington, DC.

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In a surprising live interview, US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll mistakenly asserted that America has a soldier on the moon, likely mixing it up with NASA's International Space Station. This gaffe ignited speculation about military ambitions in space, especially with escalating competition from Russia and China. Meanwhile, the Army gears up for its 250th anniversary parade this Saturday in Washington, DC.