For the first time since 1972, the United States left Earth’s orbit en route to the Moon as part of the Artemis II Mission. While the astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft did not step foot on the Moon during this mission, the astronauts set a record by venturing farther from Earth than any human in history.

Over the last few months, there has been much to celebrate about the display of American military capability. As I’ve written numerous times, the last year has transformed public perception of the American military.