The increase and diffusion of knowledge. And today nasa has enabled us to have the public share in this amazing example of innovation, explanation, discovering insights. This bennu samples will help nasa and the smithsonian inspired the next generations of scientists. And now the inspiring leader of nasa, administrator bill nelson. You all may not know that ellen is the former chief scientist of nasa, and a subsequently has its ups really worked up to this august position. You may also may not know that there is an incredible syncopation between the Natural History museum and nasa. Because what is of this museum about . Its about the history of the earth. Well, that is one of the Scientific Research objectives that we have to understand earth. All of our satellites that are no examining everything thats happening, the new Great Observatories ever going to put up that when combined with the 25 satellites up there now will give us a 3d composite of exactly what is happening to the earth
Research on another asteroid. Good morning, everyone and thank you for being here. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History where we are so excited to be able to share a sample of asteroid bennu. Im happy to welcome our friends from nasa, especially my dear friend and colleague, former astronaut and senator, administrator now. You may wonder why the museum of Natural History is displaying the asteroid but it makes perfect sense for the museum focused on planet earth to present this sample to the american people. The sample represents not only an amazing feat of technological achievement by nasa and all of its partners, it also offers a window into our past. Scientists, some of whom you will hear from you in a moment, will study these samples and with them answer fundamental questions about our own planet, questions like how did water come to this planet . How did the continence form . How did life itself evolve here . It takes samples back here on e
And more trying to raise awareness in many ways on many levels. One thing that kept coming up with families was frustration that veterans programs and support groups vary so much from state to state and city to county so families i talked to would move to an area where they knew there were better facilities, better programs and what they would like to implement is a national va standard for military caregivers, and and people behind it. You very much. Thank you, senator. I was going to move to the next panel but my understanding, she found her way and we know how to filibuster and go on to more until she arrives. There was actually a question i wanted to ask you, senator dole. Have you found a difference in the needs for military caregivers versus civilian caregivers. That is something i looked into. Military veteran caregivers. A higher rate of negative Health Consequences as a result of caregiving services. They were experiencing these incredible difficulties in terms of anxiety and
[inaudible conversations] this hearing will come to order. Good afternoon. I welcome all of you, veterans, caregivers and advocates, especially my former colleague, senator Elizabeth Dole, who is an extraordinary advocate for military caregivers. Our military families, heroes and plain clothing are serving in American Cities and communities every single day. The effects of military Service Often do not end with a tour of duty. For many veterans and their families, the journey sometimes extends for a lifetime. For some with both visible and invisible scars from a transition home is not easy. Recovery two can take decades. Along the way, mothers, fathers, wives, husbands and other family members and friends step in to serve. Today we will focus on those who care for americans veterans. In the United States, there are fivepoint is million military caregivers. These family members and loved ones provide care on a constant and routine basis to our veterans. They are often vital in assisting
Caregivers and advocates, especially my former colleague, senator Elizabeth Dole, who is an extraordinary advocate for our military caregivers. Our military families, heroes in plain clothing, are serving in americas cities and communities every single day. The effects of military Service Often do not end with a tour of duty. For many veterans and their families, the journey sometimes extends for a lifetime. For some with bows both visible and invisible scars, the transition home is not easy. Recovery, too, can take decades. Along the way, mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, and other family members and friends, step in to serve. Today we will focus on those who care for americas veterans. In the United States, there are 5. 5 million military caregivers. These family members and loved ones provide care on a constant and routine basis to our veterans. They are often vital in assisting veterans to make the transition all the way home. Military caregivers improve recovery, rehabilitation,