The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-6 sits on the flightline at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., after completing its sixth successful mission, Nov. 12. 2022. Staff Sgt. Adam Shank
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2023 USAF & USSF Almanac: Glossary of Acronyms & Abbreviations

June 22, 2023

A non-exhaustive list of acronyms and abbreviations found in the 2023 Almanac.

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