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Remembering Neil Armstrong

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Among the notable names of past U.S. presidents, retired Fleet Admirals, and famous authors who have held memberships with the Naval Historical Foundation is astronaut Neil Armstrong. With the 50th anniversary of his stepping on the lunar surface to exclaim “One small step for man, a giant leap for mankind,” the Naval Historical Foundation takes

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May the Fourth Be With You: 10 Space Travelers Who Served in the U.S. Navy

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A long time ago, in a cockpit far, far away…. Today is the unofficial holiday/celebration of the Star Wars film franchise.  Here are 10 men and women “space travelers” that served in the U.S. Navy. Luke may have had the force, but did he successfully bring his “space ship” safely home after catastrophic failure? Who

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