Original: August 21 -- From 16:50 to 20:02 UTC , the first total solar eclipse of the 21st century for the United States , and the first visible in the continental U.S. since February 26 , 1979 , takes place .
Simplified: Phase II of the USMC VXX Presidential helicopter program , the AgustaWestland\/Bell Helicopter VH-71B Kestrel , is scheduled to enter Initial operating capability .