Texas County Honors Navy SEAL Veteran and Astronaut with His Own Day

Tarrant County Commissioner names March 10, 2026 as 'Chris Cassidy Day' to recognize his service and achievements.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:08am

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Chris Cassidy, a Navy SEAL veteran and former NASA astronaut, has been honored by Tarrant County, Texas with his own day. Tarrant County Commissioner Matt Krause announced that March 10, 2026 will be officially designated as 'Chris Cassidy Day' to recognize Cassidy's rare accomplishments of serving in both the Navy SEALs and as a NASA astronaut, as well as his continued service as the CEO of the Medal of Honor Museum.

Why it matters

Cassidy's dual service in the military and space exploration makes him a unique American hero. Honoring him with his own day in Tarrant County highlights the community's appreciation for his lifetime of service and achievements.

The details

Chris Cassidy is one of only three individuals in American history to serve both as a Navy SEAL and a NASA astronaut. After his military and space career, he went on to become the CEO of the newly constructed Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas.

  • On March 11, 2026, Tarrant County Commissioner Matt Krause announced that March 10, 2026 would be designated as 'Chris Cassidy Day'.

The players

Chris Cassidy

A Navy SEAL veteran and former NASA astronaut who is now the CEO of the Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas.

Matt Krause

The Tarrant County Commissioner for Precinct 3 and former Texas State Representative who named March 10, 2026 as 'Chris Cassidy Day'.

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What they’re saying

“Chris is one of only three individuals in American history to serve as both a Navy SEAL and NASA Astronaut. The skill set required to do both of those things…”

— Matt Krause, Tarrant County Commissioner

What’s next

The Tarrant County Commissioners Court will officially designate March 10, 2026 as 'Chris Cassidy Day' at an upcoming meeting.

The takeaway

Honoring veterans and American heroes like Chris Cassidy, who have served their country in multiple capacities, is an important way for local communities to recognize their sacrifice and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.