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Congressman August Pfluger
Before his time in Congress, Congressman Pfluger graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and served for over two decades as a fighter pilot–including time as a squadron commander. Join us as we explore national security perspectives as seen from Capitol Hill through the lens of a combat veteran fighter pilot.
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National security space activities are essential facets of any military operation, while also creating conditions essential for the civilian economy.