IMPACT ON THE WORLD

In 1969, Apollo 11 made history as Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon. Retired Brig. Gen. Charlie Duke served as CAPCOM for that mission, making his voice almost as famous as Armstrong’s in that firstever transmission from the lunar surface.

“Nobody went to the moon for fame or fortune. We were there for the adventure, the thrill, the desire to explore. That’s what our motivation was and we trained really hard.” Charles Duke

The astronauts endured unprecedented physical training to see what the body could endure as technological advancements propelled us to greater heights.

“It was hard work in that spacesuit… I started running, and I’m still running and jogging over 50 years later.”

IN 1972, CHARLIE DUKE BECAME THE MAN TO WALK ON THE MOON 10 TH & YOUNGEST

2019 Keynote Speaker: Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles Duke, Apollo 16 Astronaut

“I look back on Apollo as a great program that brought us all together. It showed what teamwork, dedication and commitment can do.”

Charlie Duke Apollo 16 Astronaut

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