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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Day in the Life, page 1. Sunrise at Launch Pad A at Kennedy Space Center. This photograph was taken for a special color edition of Spaceport News designed to portray in photographs a single day at KSC, July 26, 2000. The special edition, published Aug. 25, 2000, was created to give readers a look at KSC’s diverse workforce and the critical roles workers play in the nation’s space program. Spaceport News is an official publication of the Kennedy Space Center and is published on alternate Fridays by the Public Affairs Office in the interest of KSC civil service and contractor employees. KSC00spn001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Day in the Life, page 1. Sunrise at Laun...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Day in the Life, page 1. Sunrise at Launch Pad A at Kennedy Space Center. This photograph was taken for a special color edition of Spaceport News designed to portray in photographs... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Day in the Life, page 3. Coming in for landing. A “Super Guppy” transport aircraft lands at the Shuttle Landing space Station. This photograph was taken for a special color edition of Spaceport News designed to portray in photographs a single day at KSC, July 26, 2000. The special edition, published Aug. 25, 2000, was created to give readers a look at KSC’s diverse workforce and the critical roles workers play in the nation’s space program. Spaceport News is an official publication of the Kennedy Space Center and is published on alternate Fridays by the Public Affairs Office in the interest of KSC civil service and contractor employees KSC00spn005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Day in the Life, page 3. Coming in for l...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Day in the Life, page 3. Coming in for landing. A “Super Guppy” transport aircraft lands at the Shuttle Landing space Station. This photograph was taken for a special color editio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Cutting the exhibitors ribbon for the opening of the 40th Space Congress, held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla., are (left to right), Brig. Gen. J. Gregory Pavlovich, commander, 45th Space Wing; Center Director Roy Bridges Jr.; U.S. Representative Tom Feeney; Vice Chair of the Space Congress Committee Rita Willcoxon; Mayor of Cape Canaveral Rocky Randels; General Chair of the Space Congress Committee Kevin Hoshstrasser; and U.S. Representative Dave Weldon. The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space." KSC-03pd1308

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Cutting the exhibitors ribbon for the op...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Cutting the exhibitors ribbon for the opening of the 40th Space Congress, held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla., are (left to right), Brig. Gen. J. Gregory Pavlovich, ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe presents a framed photo to Kevin Hoshstrasser, chairman of the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The international conference gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space." KSC-03pd1335

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe presents ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe presents a framed photo to Kevin Hoshstrasser, chairman of the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The internatio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interviewed by the media at the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space." KSC-03pd1341

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interv...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interviewed by the media at the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress is an international con... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interviewed by the media at the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. On the left is Lisa Malone, associate director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC. The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space." KSC-03pd1339

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interv...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interviewed by the media at the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. On the left is Lisa Malone, associate dire... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shown is one of the exhibits at the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space." KSC-03pd1347

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shown is one of the exhibits at the 40th ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shown is one of the exhibits at the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interviewed by the media at the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. On the left is Lisa Malone, associate director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC. The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space." KSC-03pd1338

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interv...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interviewed by the media at the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. On the left is Lisa Malone, associate dire... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe shakes hands with Kevin Hoshstrasser after presenting him with a framed photograph. Hoshstrasser is chairman of the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The international conference gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space." KSC-03pd1337

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe shakes ha...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe shakes hands with Kevin Hoshstrasser after presenting him with a framed photograph. Hoshstrasser is chairman of the 40th Space Congress held April 2... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, speaks to attendees of a panel session during the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space." KSC-03pd1344

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, speaks to attendees of a panel session during the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During the annual Congressional Dinner hosted by the Florida Space Business Roundtable, Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. introduces the keynote speaker, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe. Held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla., the event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space." The international conference gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. KSC-03pd1333

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During the annual Congressional Dinner ho...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During the annual Congressional Dinner hosted by the Florida Space Business Roundtable, Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. introduces the keynote speaker, NASA Administrator Sean O'Kee... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, speaks to attendees of a panel session during the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space." KSC-03pd1345

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, speaks to attendees of a panel session during the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interviewed by the media at the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. On the left is Lisa Malone, associate director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC. The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space." KSC-03pd1342

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interv...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interviewed by the media at the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. On the left is Lisa Malone, associate dire... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe gives the keynote address to kick off the 40th Space Congress, held annually in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Held April 28-May 1, 2003, the event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space." The international conference gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. KSC-03pd1334

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe gives the...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe gives the keynote address to kick off the 40th Space Congress, held annually in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Held April 28-May 1, 2003, the event commemorat... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interviewed by the media at the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. On the left is Lisa Malone, associate director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC. The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space." KSC-03pd1340

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is inter...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interviewed by the media at the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. On the left is Lisa Malone, associate dir... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, speaks to attendees of a panel session during the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space." KSC-03pd1346

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, speaks to attendees of a panel session during the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, speaks to attendees of a panel session during the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space." KSC-03pd1343

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, speaks to attendees of a panel session during the 40th Space Congress held April 28-May 1, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A model of the Hubble Space Telescope is one of the exhibits during Space Congress Week, held April 29-May 2, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year’s event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was “Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space.”

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A model of the Hubble Space Telescope is...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A model of the Hubble Space Telescope is one of the exhibits during Space Congress Week, held April 29-May 2, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress is an international ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a luncheon during Space Congress Week, Michael Kostelnik, NASA deputy associate administrator for the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station, speaks to luncheon attendees about the future challenges the Agency faces. Held April 29-May 2, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla., the Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space."

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a luncheon during Space Congress Week,...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a luncheon during Space Congress Week, Michael Kostelnik, NASA deputy associate administrator for the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station, speaks to luncheon attend... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a luncheon during Space Congress Week, Michael Kostelnik, NASA deputy associate administrator for the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station, speaks to luncheon attendees about the future challenges the Agency faces. Held April 29-May 2, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla., the Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space."

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a luncheon during Space Congress Week,...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a luncheon during Space Congress Week, Michael Kostelnik, NASA deputy associate administrator for the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station, speaks to luncheon attend... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance, a KSC contractor, is one of the exhibitors during Space Congress Week, held April 29-May 2, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year’s event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was “Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space.”

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance, a KSC contractor, ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance, a KSC contractor, is one of the exhibitors during Space Congress Week, held April 29-May 2, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress is an internatio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dennis Tito, the first private citizen to visit the International Space Station, shares his experiences during the Space Congress Gala. Held April 29-May 2, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla., the Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year's event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was "Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space."

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dennis Tito, the first private citizen to...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dennis Tito, the first private citizen to visit the International Space Station, shares his experiences during the Space Congress Gala. Held April 29-May 2, 2003, in Cape Canaveral... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (right) presents a plaque to Conrad Nagel who organized the Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day at KSC, an annual event dedicated to reinforcing safe and healthful behaviors in the workforce. Nagel is chief of the Shuttle Project Office, Shuttle Processing.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (right) p...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (right) presents a plaque to Conrad Nagel who organized the Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day at KSC, an annual event dedicated to reinforcing sa... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Capt. Charles Plumb (USNR retired) dramatically describes some of his six years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Plumb was keynote speaker for the kickoff of Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day at KSC, an annual event dedicated to reinforcing safe and healthful behaviors in the workforce.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Capt. Charles Plumb (USNR retired) dramat...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Capt. Charles Plumb (USNR retired) dramatically describes some of his six years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Plumb was keynote speaker for the kickoff of Spaceport Super Safet... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Capt. Charles Plumb (USNR retired) begins his dramatic presentation of his six years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. The block of light on the stage represented the size of the cell he was confined in. Plumb was keynote speaker for the kickoff of Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day at KSC, an annual event dedicated to reinforcing safe and healthful behaviors in the workforce.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Capt. Charles Plumb (USNR retired) begins...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Capt. Charles Plumb (USNR retired) begins his dramatic presentation of his six years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. The block of light on the stage represented the size of the c... More

[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- Carolyn Whitfield, center, both from the Florida Agency for Workforce Inovation, talk to residents about Disaster Unemployment Assistance at the Disaster Recovery Center at the San Pedro Catholic Church. The center has various state and federal representatives available to discuss different forms of assistance available to residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- Carolyn Whitfiel...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- Gus Daniels, right, and Carolyn Whitfield, center, both from the Florida Agency for Workforce Inovation, talk to a resident about Disaster Unemployment Assistance at the Disaster Recovery Center, set up at the San Pedro Catholic Church. The center has various state and federal representatives available to discuss different forms of assistance available to residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- Gus Daniels, rig...

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A U.S. Navy Color Guard from Naval Station Mayport, Fla., post the colors in front of military and civilian personnel prior to the start of a multicultural extravaganza held on Oct. 19, 2006, at the Oasis Galley aboard Station. The event highlighted cultural diversity and its impact on the military and civilian workforce. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Elizabeth Williams) (Released)

A U.S. Navy Color Guard from Naval Station Mayport, Fla., post the col...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Elizabeth Williams, USN Release St... More

Mr. Hector Supulveda (left), Director of the Fleet and Family Support Center, and guest speaker for the multicultural extravaganza held at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., is welcomed by U.S. Navy MASTER CHIEF Religious Program SPECIALIST, William Person, during the opening ceremonies held at the Oasis Galley aboard Station. The event highlighted cultural diversity and its impact on the military and civilian workforce. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Elizabeth Williams) (Released)

Mr. Hector Supulveda (left), Director of the Fleet and Family Support ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Elizabeth Williams, USN Release St... More

After opening remarks about cultural diversity and the impact on the military and civilian workforce, Master Chief Religious Program Specialist William Person welcomes Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) director Hector Supulveda.

After opening remarks about cultural diversity and the impact on the m...

Mayport, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2006) After opening remarks about cultural diversity and the impact on the military and civilian workforce, Master Chief Religious Program Specialist William Person welcomes Fleet and Fa... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (right) focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and potential solutions to mitigate the transition's effects on the community. The hearing examined issues surrounding the retirement of the space shuttle and the transition to the new Orion/Ares system. On the left is Florida Sen. Mel Martinez. NASA was represented by Deputy Associate Administrator of Exploration Systems Doug Cooke, Administrator Michael Griffin and Associate Administrator of Space Operations William Gerstenmaier. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1805

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Po...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (right) focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and pote... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (third from right on the dais) focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and potential solutions to mitigate the transition's effects on the community. The hearing examined issues surrounding the retirement of the space shuttle and the transition to the new Orion/Ares system. At Nelson's right is Florida Sen. Mel Martinez. Seated at left are NASA representatives Deputy Associate Administrator of Exploration Systems Doug Cooke, Administrator Michael Griffin and Associate Administrator of Space Operations William Gerstenmaier. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1804

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Po...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (third from right on the dais) focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kenned... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (third from right on the dais) focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and potential solutions to mitigate the transition's effects on the community. The hearing examined issues surrounding the retirement of the space shuttle and the transition to the new Orion/Ares system. At the table representing NASA are Deputy Associate Administrator of Exploration Systems Doug Cooke, Administrator Michael Griffin and Associate Administrator of Space Operations William Gerstenmaier. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1806

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Po...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (third from right on the dais) focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kenned... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (third from right on the dais) focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and potential solutions to mitigate the transition's effects on the community. The hearing examined issues surrounding the retirement of the space shuttle and the transition to the new Orion/Ares system. At the table representing NASA are Administrator Michael Griffin and Associate Administrator of Space Operations William Gerstenmaier. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1809

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral P...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (third from right on the dais) focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kenne... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and potential solutions to mitigate the transition's effects on the community. The hearing examined issues surrounding the retirement of the space shuttle and the transition to the new Orion/Ares system. At the table are community representatives Lynda Weatherman, president and CEO of the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast; Lisa Rice, president of the Brevard Workforce Development Board Inc.; Randy Berridge, president of the Florida High Tech Corridor Council; and Steve Kohler, president of Space Florida. NASA Administrator Michael Griffin is seated at right. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1811

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral P...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and potential s... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (third from right on the dais) focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and potential solutions to mitigate the transition's effects on the community. The hearing examined issues surrounding the retirement of the space shuttle and the transition to the new Orion/Ares system. At the table representing NASA are Deputy Associate Administrator of Exploration Systems Doug Cooke, Administrator Michael Griffin and Associate Administrator of Space Operations William Gerstenmaier. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1807

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Po...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (third from right on the dais) focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kenned... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (right) focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and potential solutions to mitigate the transition's effects on the community. The hearing examined issues surrounding the retirement of the space shuttle and the transition to the new Orion/Ares system. At the dais with Nelson are NASA Administrator Michael Griffin (left) and Florida Sen. Mel Martinez (center). Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1810

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral P...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (right) focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and po... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (third from right on the dais) focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and potential solutions to mitigate the transition's effects on the community. The hearing examined issues surrounding the retirement of the space shuttle and the transition to the new Orion/Ares system. At the table representing NASA are Administrator Michael Griffin and Associate Administrator of Space Operations William Gerstenmaier. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1808

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral P...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Senate field hearing held at the Canaveral Port Authority and chaired by Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (third from right on the dais) focuses on workforce related challenges at NASA's Kenne... More

[Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 30, 2008 -- At the FEMA Rodes Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) the South Florida WorkForce emergency unemployment registration vehicle is ready to serve Tropical Storm Fay affected residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 30, 2008 -- At the FEMA Rod...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), NASA and Brevard Workforce host a job fair for former and current Kennedy Space Center aerospace workers at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral, Fla. More than 60 private industry employers and federal agencies are recruiting for local and worldwide positions, and more than 1,000 job seekers attended. For more information, visit http://spacecoastjobfair.eventbrite.com. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-5960

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), NASA...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), NASA and Brevard Workforce host a job fair for former and current Kennedy Space Center aerospace workers at the Radisson Resort at the Port in C... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), NASA and Brevard Workforce host a job fair for former and current Kennedy Space Center aerospace workers at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral, Fla. More than 60 private industry employers and federal agencies are recruiting for local and worldwide positions, and more than 1,000 job seekers attended. For more information, visit http://spacecoastjobfair.eventbrite.com. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-5957

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), NASA...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), NASA and Brevard Workforce host a job fair for former and current Kennedy Space Center aerospace workers at the Radisson Resort at the Port in C... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Tallahassee, Fla. , July 26, 2012 -- Michael Houston, Regional Disability Integration Specialist for FEMA, gives an orientation lecture and answers questions for FEMA employees. FEMA works to integrate persons with disabilities into the FEMA workforce as well as addressing the needs of storm victims with disability issues. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Tallahassee, Fla. , July 26, 2012 -- Michae...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disabilities Integration Presention Given at the Field Office Production Date: 07/26/2012 Caption: Tallahassee, Fla. , July 26, 2012 -- Michael Houston, Region... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Tallahassee, Fla. , July 26, 2012 -- Michael Houston, Regional Disability Integration Specialist for FEMA, gives an orientation lecture and answers questions for FEMA employees. FEMA works to integrate persons with disabilities into the FEMA workforce as well as addressing the needs of storm victims with disability issues. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Tallahassee, Fla. , July 26, 2012 -- Michae...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disabilities Integration Presention Given at the Field Office Production Date: 07/26/2012 Caption: Tallahassee, Fla. , July 26, 2012 -- Michael Houston, Region... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order to keep their skills current. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms, which are denoted in blue, for the training exercises. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4379

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order to keep their skills current as a training supervisor monitors the procedures. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms, which are denoted in blue, for the training exercises. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4376

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in o... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order to keep their skills current. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms, which are denoted in blue, for the training exercises. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4378

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order to keep their skills current. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms, which are denoted in blue, for the training exercises. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4381

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order to keep their skills current as a training supervisor monitors the procedures. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms, which are denoted in blue, for the training exercises. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4377

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in o... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order to keep their skills current. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms, which are denoted in blue, for the training exercises. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4374

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order to keep their skills current. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms, which are denoted in blue, for the training exercises. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4375

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order to keep their skills current. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms, which are denoted in blue, for the training exercises. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4380

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, some members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, gather to review specialized training simulations in order to keep their skills current. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms, denoted in blue, for the training exercises. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4547

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, some members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, gather to review specialized training simulations i... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a helicopter hovers above members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, as they participate in specialized training simulations. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms for the training exercises in order to keep their skills current. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4541

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a helicopter hovers above members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, as they participate in special... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a helicopter hovers above members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, as they participate in specialized training simulations. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms for the training exercises in order to keep their skills current. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4540

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a helicopter hovers above members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, as they participate in special... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations which includes the use of flash bang diversionary devices. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms, for the training exercises in order to keep their skills current. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4546

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations which in... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a helicopter hovers above members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, as they participate in specialized training simulations. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms for the training exercises in order to keep their skills current. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4539

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a helicopter hovers above members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, as they participate in special... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations which includes the use of flash bang diversionary devices. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms for the training exercises in order to keep their skills current. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4544

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations which in... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order to keep their skills current. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms, denoted in blue, for the training exercises. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4545

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order to keep their skills current. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms, which are denoted in blue, for the training exercises. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4543

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a member of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, tosses a flash bang diversionary device during a specialized training simulation as a helicopter hovers above. The ERT members are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms for the training exercises in order to keep their skills current. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4537

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a member of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, tosses a flash bang diversionary device during a specia... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order to keep their skills current. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms for the training exercises. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4542

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations in order... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations as a helicopter hovers above. They are wearing full protective gear and carrying non-lethal firearms for the training exercises in order to keep their skills current. Recently, eight members of the ERT competed in the 31st Annual SWAT Roundup International competition in Orlando, Fla., and received recognition by placing in the top five overall. In keeping with NASA’s commitment to safety and security of workforce and assets, the ERT is part of Kennedy’s security team and is trained to respond in the event of an emergency at the center. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2013-4538

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Protective Services Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Emergency Response Team, or ERT, participate in specialized training simulations as a hel... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kelvin Manning, associate director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, makes the opening remarks at the center's annual hurricane awareness briefing. The briefing, held at the start of the 2014 hurricane season, is attended by the center's emergency hurricane coordinators and other interested employees in the KSC Training Auditorium. The briefing also is broadcast to the workforce. For more information, visit http://www.patrick.af.mil/weather. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2014-2823

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kelvin Manning, associate director of NASA's K...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kelvin Manning, associate director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, makes the opening remarks at the center's annual hurricane awareness briefing. The briefing, held at the ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tony Mainolfi, chief meteorologist of WESH 2 news, outlines the products, services and warnings provided by the National Hurricane Center for the audience of the annual hurricane awareness briefing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The briefing, held at the start of the 2014 hurricane season, is attended by the center's emergency hurricane coordinators and other interested employees in the KSC Training Auditorium. The briefing also is broadcast to the workforce. For more information, visit http://www.patrick.af.mil/weather. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2014-2826

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tony Mainolfi, chief meteorologist of WESH 2 n...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tony Mainolfi, chief meteorologist of WESH 2 news, outlines the products, services and warnings provided by the National Hurricane Center for the audience of the annual hurricane awarene... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Wayne Kee, NASA emergency manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, moderates the center's annual hurricane awareness briefing. The briefing, held at the start of the 2014 hurricane season, is attended by the center's emergency hurricane coordinators and other interested employees in the KSC Training Auditorium. The briefing also is broadcast to the workforce. For more information, visit http://www.patrick.af.mil/weather. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2014-2824

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Wayne Kee, NASA emergency manager at NASA's Ke...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Wayne Kee, NASA emergency manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, moderates the center's annual hurricane awareness briefing. The briefing, held at the start of the 2014 hu... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tony Mainolfi, chief meteorologist of WESH 2 news, explains the categories of tropical weather disturbances to the audience of the annual hurricane awareness briefing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The briefing, held at the start of the 2014 hurricane season, is attended by the center's emergency hurricane coordinators and other interested employees in the KSC Training Auditorium. The briefing also is broadcast to the workforce. For more information, visit http://www.patrick.af.mil/weather. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2014-2825

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tony Mainolfi, chief meteorologist of WESH 2 n...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tony Mainolfi, chief meteorologist of WESH 2 news, explains the categories of tropical weather disturbances to the audience of the annual hurricane awareness briefing at NASA's Kennedy S... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NASA's televised fiscal year 2016 budget rollout event. Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, at right, made the opening remarks. Representatives from the Kennedy workforce, news media and social media were in attendance. NASA's Orion, SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 spacecraft, all destined to play a role in NASA’s overall exploration objectives, were on display. For information on NASA's budget, visit http://www.nasa.gov/budget. Photo credit: NASA/Gianni Woods KSC-2015-1278

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout B...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NA... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden and Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana have a few moments to consult before NASA's televised fiscal year 2016 budget rollout event. Bolden will deliver a "state of the agency" address. Representatives from the Kennedy workforce, news media and social media were in attendance. NASA's Orion, SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 spacecraft, all destined to play a role in NASA’s overall exploration objectives, were on display. For information on NASA's budget, visit http://www.nasa.gov/budget. Photo credit: NASA/Gianni Woods KSC-2015-1266

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout B...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden and Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana h... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NASA's televised fiscal year 2016 budget rollout event. Representatives from the Kennedy workforce, news media and social media were in attendance. NASA's Orion, SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 spacecraft, all destined to play a role in NASA’s overall exploration objectives, were on display. For information on NASA's budget, visit http://www.nasa.gov/budget. Photo credit: NASA/Amber Watson KSC-2015-1282

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout B...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NA... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NASA's televised fiscal year 2016 budget rollout event. Representatives from the Kennedy workforce, news media and social media were in attendance. NASA's Orion, SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 spacecraft, all destined to play a role in NASA’s overall exploration objectives, were on display. For information on NASA's budget, visit http://www.nasa.gov/budget. Photo credit: NASA/Gianni Woods KSC-2015-1276

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout B...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NA... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NASA's televised fiscal year 2016 budget rollout event. Representatives from the Kennedy workforce, news media and social media were in attendance. NASA's Orion, SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 spacecraft, all destined to play a role in NASA’s overall exploration objectives, were on display. For information on NASA's budget, visit http://www.nasa.gov/budget. Photo credit: NASA/Gianni Woods KSC-2015-1270

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout B...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NA... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NASA's televised fiscal year 2016 budget rollout event. Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana looks on, at right. Representatives from the Kennedy workforce, news media and social media were in attendance. NASA's Orion, SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 spacecraft, all destined to play a role in NASA’s overall exploration objectives, were on display. For information on NASA's budget, visit http://www.nasa.gov/budget. Photo credit: NASA/Gianni Woods KSC-2015-1279

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout B...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NA... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NASA's televised fiscal year 2016 budget rollout event with Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana looking on, at right. Representatives from the Kennedy workforce, news media and social media were in attendance. NASA's Orion, SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 spacecraft, all destined to play a role in NASA’s overall exploration objectives, were on display. For information on NASA's budget, visit http://www.nasa.gov/budget. Photo credit: NASA/Amber Watson KSC-2015-1273

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout B...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NA... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NASA's televised fiscal year 2016 budget rollout event. Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, seated, made the opening remarks. Representatives from the Kennedy workforce, news media and social media were in attendance. NASA's Orion, SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 spacecraft, all destined to play a role in NASA’s overall exploration objectives, were on display. For information on NASA's budget, visit http://www.nasa.gov/budget. Photo credit: NASA/Amber Watson KSC-2015-1283

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout B...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NA... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NASA's televised fiscal year 2016 budget rollout event. Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, seated, made the opening remarks. Representatives from the Kennedy workforce, news media and social media were in attendance. NASA's Orion, SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 spacecraft, all destined to play a role in NASA’s overall exploration objectives, were on display. For information on NASA's budget, visit http://www.nasa.gov/budget. Photo credit: NASA/Amber Watson KSC-2015-1284

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout B...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NA... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana introduces NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, at left, who will deliver a “state of the agency” address at NASA's televised fiscal year 2016 budget rollout event. Representatives from the Kennedy workforce, news media and social media were in attendance. NASA's Orion, SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 spacecraft, all destined to play a role in NASA’s overall exploration objectives, were on display. For information on NASA's budget, visit http://www.nasa.gov/budget. Photo credit: NASA/Amber Watson KSC-2015-1272

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout B...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana introduces NASA Administrator Charlie B... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, at left, takes a few moments to consult with Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana before delivering a "state of the agency" address at NASA's televised fiscal year 2016 budget rollout event. Representatives from the Kennedy workforce, news media and social media were in attendance. NASA's Orion, SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 spacecraft, all destined to play a role in NASA’s overall exploration objectives, were on display. For information on NASA's budget, visit http://www.nasa.gov/budget. Photo credit: NASA/Gianni Woods KSC-2015-1267

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout B...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, at left, takes a few moments to consult with ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana makes the opening remarks during a “state of the agency” address at NASA's televised fiscal year 2016 budget rollout event. The address will be delivered by NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden. Representatives from the Kennedy workforce, news media and social media were in attendance. NASA's Orion, SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 spacecraft, all destined to play a role in NASA’s overall exploration objectives, were on display. For information on NASA's budget, visit http://www.nasa.gov/budget. Photo credit: NASA/Gianni Woods KSC-2015-1268

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout B...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana makes the opening remarks during a “sta... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NASA's televised fiscal year 2016 budget rollout event. Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, seated, made the opening remarks. Representatives from the Kennedy workforce, news media and social media were in attendance. NASA's Orion, SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 spacecraft, all destined to play a role in NASA’s overall exploration objectives, were on display. For information on NASA's budget, visit http://www.nasa.gov/budget. Photo credit: NASA/Gianni Woods KSC-2015-1280

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout B...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NA... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NASA's televised fiscal year 2016 budget rollout event. Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, seated, made the opening remarks. Representatives from the Kennedy workforce, news media and social media were in attendance. NASA's Orion, SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 spacecraft, all destined to play a role in NASA’s overall exploration objectives, were on display. For information on NASA's budget, visit http://www.nasa.gov/budget. Photo credit: NASA/Gianni Woods KSC-2015-1281

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout B...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NA... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NASA's televised fiscal year 2016 budget rollout event. Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana looks on, at right. Representatives from the Kennedy workforce, news media and social media were in attendance. NASA's Orion, SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 spacecraft, all destined to play a role in NASA’s overall exploration objectives, were on display. For information on NASA's budget, visit http://www.nasa.gov/budget. Photo credit: NASA/Gianni Woods KSC-2015-1277

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout B...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden delivers a “state of the agency” address at NA... More

Dr. Donald H. Horner Jr. addresses an audience during

Dr. Donald H. Horner Jr. addresses an audience during

Dr. Donald H. Horner Jr. addresses an audience during the 2016 Jacksonville Diversity Leadership Symposium Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Jacksonville, Florida. During the multi-agency symposium, Dr. Horner gave... More

Sean Lalani, center, president of Eagle LNG Partners,

Sean Lalani, center, president of Eagle LNG Partners,

Sean Lalani, center, president of Eagle LNG Partners, conducts a question and answer period with audience members of the 2016 Jacksonville Diversity Leadership Symposium Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Jacksonvil... More

Lt. j.g. Donald Raby, port state control branch chief

Lt. j.g. Donald Raby, port state control branch chief

Lt. j.g. Donald Raby, port state control branch chief at Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville, answers audience questions during the 2016 Jacksonville Diversity Leadership Symposium Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Jac... More

Members of the Generational Diversity Panel at the

Members of the Generational Diversity Panel at the

Members of the Generational Diversity Panel at the 2016 Jacksonville Diversity Leadership Symposium conduct a question and answer period with audience members Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Jacksonville, Florida... More

Lt. j.g. Kaitlin Ward, left, commanding officer of

Lt. j.g. Kaitlin Ward, left, commanding officer of

Lt. j.g. Kaitlin Ward, left, commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Ridley, answers audience questions during the 2016 Jacksonville Diversity Leadership Symposium Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Jacksonvill... More