Camp Crowder is located in Newton County. The nearest urban area is Neosho, MO., with a population of 9,500, 2 miles distant. Commercial air service, bus terminal, taxi service and car rental service is available in Joplin, MO., 25 miles distant. Taxi service is available in Neosho, MO.
Neil Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930. He set foot on the moon July 21, 1969. Therefore he was 38 years of age when he walked on the moon.
Buzz Aldrin who landed on the original mission-Apollo 11 mission in July 21, 1969 with Neil Armstrong celebrated his 82nd birthday in January. Alan Bean, now 80, took his steps on the moon in November that same year - 1969. His fellow astronaut in the Apollo 12 mission-Pete Conrad-died in 1999, aged 69. Edgar Mitchell reached the moon in February 1971. He turns 82 next month.