Charles Bolden
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Charles Bolden | |
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12th Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration | |
In office July 17, 2009 – January 20, 2017 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Deputy | Dava Newman |
Preceded by | Michael D. Griffin |
Succeeded by | Jim Bridenstine |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Frank Bolden, Jr. August 19, 1946 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
Alma mater | United States Naval Academy University of Southern California United States Naval Test Pilot School |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1968–2004 |
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Commands | I Marine Expeditionary Force (FWD) 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War Operation Desert Thunder |
Charles Frank Bolden, Jr. (born August 19, 1946)[1] was the 12th Administrator of NASA from 2009 through 2017. He is a retired United States Marine Corps Major General, and former NASA astronaut.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Bolden, Charles F. Jr.". Current Biography Yearbook 2010. Ipswich, MA: H.W. Wilson. 2010. pp. 50–53. ISBN 9780824211134.