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Telling the Story of 'The Right Stuff'

Nov. 20, 2020 |DOD News

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Seven people in flight suits stand in front of an aircraft on a flightline.

The Defense Department and Air Force participated in the filming of "The Right Stuff," a television series that showcases the military's contributions to America's space program for a worldwide audience.

Actors and members of the production team offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to tell this story.

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