Chris Cassidy
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- Goldman Sachs39 min
Navy SEAL turned NASA Astronaut: Chris Cassidy’s journey from sea to space
Chris Cassidy, a former NASA Chief Astronaut and three-time spacewalker, is currently leading a $285 million fundraising campaign to construct a Museum, Monument, and Institute in Arlington, Texas, dedicated to honoring the 3,500 recipients of the Medal of Honor. Scheduled to open on March 25, the facility aims to educate the public on the "service above self" ethos of these recipients by showcasing stories of ordinary individuals performing extraordinary acts, drawing from Cassidy's unique perspective gained through two Navy SEAL deployments and three spaceflights. By shifting the focus from traditional military history to personal narratives of valor, the foundation seeks to make the achievements of Medal of Honor recipients as culturally prominent as those of professional athletes while addressing the broader challenge of fostering national appreciation for these sacrifices.