Scott's View: Space Shuttle Landing in New York City
Scott Higgins, WeSalute Co-founder & Co-CEO
This month is a special one in New York City, and for vets. Celebrate the opening of Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum's new Space Shuttle Pavilion and its newly acquired Space Shuttle Enterprise... now officially open to the public. It is a true celebration of veterans.
The Space Shuttle has had a storied past, and Veterans Advantage has profiled many of the military and veteran astronauts who have flown aboard this great standard of space aviation history over the years. At the recent ribbon cutting, attendees included NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (Marine Corps), Fred Haise (Marine Corps), Dick Truly (Navy), and Joe Engle (U.S. Air Force).
Not only does the Intrepid Museum share a mutual board member with Veterans Advantage, in Gerry Byrne (also a Marine Corps veteran), but it is also a must-see attraction. What's more, Veterans Advantage members can save a lot on a trip to New York City. Here are just a few examples:
United Airlines: United counts the New York City area as a major travel hub.
Greyhound Bus: Just swipe your VetRewards card at any Greyhound Bus terminal and get a 20% discount.
Major Car Rental Providers: Avis, Budget, Hertz, more.
NASA's space shuttle Enterprise, the space agency's original prototype for its winged orbiter fleet, on display at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City.
The Space Shuttle Enterprise, the first of the six space shuttles, is now on display in New York.
Grand Opening of the opening of Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum's new Space Shuttle Pavilion and its newly acquired space shuttle Enterprise.
As astronauts and officials look on, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Intrepid president Susan Marenoff-Zausner take part in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum's new exhibit of space shuttle Enterprise.A crowd of a few hundred people attended the opening ceremony for the Intrepid's new Space Shuttle Pavilion.
Ken Fisher, Co-Chairman of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, speaking at the grand opening.
(from left) Mr. Fred Haise, Enterprise Astronaut, Mr. George Fertitta, CEO, NYC & Co, Ms. Marie Fullerton (Wife of Enterprise Astronaut Gordon Fullerton), Mr. Bruce Mosler, Co-Chairman, Intrepid Museum, Mr. Ken Fisher, Co-Chairman Intrepid Museum, Miss Samantha Wong, Camp GOALS Camper 2011, Mr. Tim Baxter, President, Samsung Electronics America, Mr. Glenn Britt, Chairman and CEO, Time Warner Cable, Mr. Joe Engle, Enterprise Astronaut, Mr. Richard Truly, Enterprise Astronaut.
Space shuttle Enterprise, as seen on display at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum's new exhibit.
Enterprise astronauts Fred Haise, Joe Engle and Dick Truly, together with Marie Fullerton, wife of Enterprise astronaut Gordon Fullerton who was unable to travel, hold the plaques presented to them by the Intrepid.
From left to right, Intrepid Co-Chair Bruce Mosler, Dr. Hoffman, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, and Gerry Byrne.
