Keith’s note: Nothing personal against Jim Free but isn’t it odd that he gets to retire smoothly and WH/DOGE allows a personal press release – yet all the NASA people who have been – or will soon be fired – will simply vanish with no mention? Otherwise, thanks for your service Jim (seriously). You are getting out at the right time. Or … were you pushed out? “NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free to Retire After 30 Years Service“
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I’m curious Keith I know we should all be worried, but should engineers and scientists with 10+ years, good performance, be worried about their jobs also? Trying to figure out who NASA considers their bread and butter.
It’s going to depend on what area. For example, anyone involved with EOS that touches any climate research should be very worried.