Captain Mark Kelly, USN, Retired, is sitting in the First Lady Michelle Obama's guest box during President Obama's State of the Union Address on January 24, 2012. Kelly's wife, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, also arrived to hear the address from the president.
Gabrielle Giffords is reportedly making her resignation official on January 25, 2012. Giffords announced her decision to resign to allow time to heal from her gunshot wound of just over a year ago. Gabrielle Giffords to step down from Congress
When President Obama arrived and greeted the people in the hall, he stopped to give Congresswoman Giffords a special hug and kiss on the cheek before walking to the podium to address the nation.
Guests sit with First Lady Michelle Obama at State of the Union Address
Captain Mark Kelly, USN, Ret.
Mark Kelly is an American astronaut, retired US Navy Captain, best-selling author, and an experienced naval aviator who flew combat missions during the Gulf War. The winner of many awards, including the Legion of Merit, two Defense Superior Service Medals and two Distinguished Flying Crosses, Kelly was selected as an astronaut in 1996. He flew his first of four missions in 2001 aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour, the same space shuttle that he commanded on its final flight in May 2011. He has also commanded Space Shuttle Discovery and is one of only two individuals who have visited the International Space Station on four different occasions.
Already a celebrated American, Kelly became the center of international attention after the January 2011 assassination attempt on his wife, US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. In their best-selling memoir, Gabby, the couple shares their story of hope and resilience with the world.
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