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Civil Air Patrol's Aerospace Education website has a new look.

Okaloosa County, Fla., elementary teachers experienced a TOP Flight to take enthusiasm for science back into the classroom.

When the 8th grade science class of AEM Kathy Francis was ready for its outdoor rocket launch, CAP Lt. Col. Michael Castania was there to help.

Maj. Pierce Sherrill, AEO, GLR-WI-197, has prepared aPowerPoint for educators to use on the comet landing.

NASA is inviting the public to send their names on a microchip to Mars aboard the Orion spacecraft. Orion's first flight, a 4.5-hour, two-orbit test mission is scheduled for  Dec. 4. Your name's journey continues after splashdown as the names will fly on future NASA exploration flights and missions to Mars. The deadline submit your name to the test flight is. Oct. 31. Join the conversation on social media with #JourneyToMars.

The U.S. Coast Guard retired its last operational Falcon Sept. 23 at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas. (Defense Media Network)