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NASA Ames Hosts Largest Swearing-in Ceremony for New Civil Servants
WHY IT MATTERS
This event highlights NASA's ongoing commitment to innovation and talent development, with a focus on attracting and retaining top talent in the field of aeronautics and space exploration.
What happened
NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley has hosted its largest swearing-in ceremony for new civil servants. The event took place on August 24, 2026, in the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC) 80-by-120-foot test section, N221.
The ceremony marked a significant milestone for the center, which has been in operation for nearly 87 years.
The new civil servants were sworn in alongside guests and center leadership, marking a new chapter in the center's history.
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Civil Servants Sworn in at NASA Ames
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