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Omaha relatives cheer first Space Force astronaut, sworn in aboard space station

OMAHA — Wearing his usual broad grin, Air Force Col. Mike Hopkins was recently sworn into the U.S. Space Force, the first astronaut to join the year-old military service branch. Oh, and he did it while floating weightless, in orbit aboard the International Space Station, in front of a Space Force flag. “It has been an incredible experience,” Hopkins, who turned 52 on Monday, said during the swearing-in ceremony. “I can’t say thank you enough for giving me a chance to join the nation’s newest branch of the military, and also to join a unique elite team.” A video recording of the Dec. 18 event was posted on Facebook and YouTube. At least a couple of Nebraskans watched with special interest: Hopkins’ step-aunt and step-uncle Maureen Losee of Bellevue and Kevin Duffy of Omaha.

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