There's a special bond between a police officer & a canine partner. They live together, ride together and depend on each other. Such was the case for Sgt. Dustin Chester & Riggs, who worked alongside one other for 6 years prior to Riggs' retirement in 2022. Sadly, Riggs has died at age 11.
From 1,400 books to one of the world’s largest Earth science collections 📚🌎
When the USGS was established in 1879, the library started with just 1,400 books—supporting early efforts to explore and understand the nation’s landscapes.
Today, it has grown into one of the most comprehensive Earth science collections in the world:
📖 1.5 million volumes
🗺️ 750,000 maps
📷 500,000 historical photos
📝 30,000 field records
Whether you’re tracing the history of a volcanic eruption, studying water resources, or exploring decades of fieldwork, the USGS library has resources that can help.
During National Library Week, we recognize the USGS Library and libraries everywhere for preserving knowledge, supporting discovery, and connecting generations of science.
Explore the collections 👉 https://t.co/vvgHOoPP5u
📷1: USGS library reading room in the Interior Building, Washington, D.C. 1935.
📷2: USGS library in the Hooe Building, Washington, D.C. 1917.
📷3: USGS library display of the world-famous George Frederick Kunz library of gems and precious stones. Washington, D.C. 1935.
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@k5zm_ Ah sorry, read that last part wrong. It’s usually always been well mannered but every now and then you’ll have the operators throwing a call but never taking one. Or using too much power.
History in the making
In this new image from our @NASAArtemis II crew, you can see Orientale basin on the right edge of the lunar disk. This mission marks the first time the entire basin has been seen with human eyes.
We see our home planet as a whole, lit up in spectacular blues and browns. A green aurora even lights up the atmosphere. That's us, together, watching as our astronauts make their journey to the Moon.
The Artemis II crew are not strangers to amateur radio. 3 licensed hams are making the journey to the moon, 2 of those in the ARISS log with STEM contacts from the ISS.
No ham radios are making this trip, but we're hopeful for the future. Safe travels to the entire crew!
The victim of the terrorist attack at Old Dominion has been identified as Lt. Col. Brandon Shah-- who was a Professor of Military Science and the leader of the university's ROTC program.
He was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Atlantic Resolve.
His awards included two Bronze Stars, Senior Army Aviator Badge, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with Valor, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Joint Service Achievement Medal.
RIP. 🙏