NASA's Military Veterans

NASA has had a long history with the United States Armed Forces.  Many astronauts have been selected from their ranks, and the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command currently provides support to NASA. While NASA's astronaut program is open to both military and civilian applicants, military training, particularly in fields like aviation and engineering, can provide valuable skills and experiences that are relevant in space.  Flip through this slideshow to learn about just a few of these heroes.