Ronald J. Garan, Jr.
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| Ronald J. Garan, Jr. | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Born | October 30, 1961 Yonkers, New York |
| Other occupation | Fighter pilot |
| Rank | Colonel, USAF |
| Selection | 2000 NASA Group |
| Missions | STS-124 |
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Ronald John Garan, Jr. is a NASA astronaut. He graduated Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. After receiving a bachelors degree in Business Economics from State University of New York, College at Oneonta in 1982, he joined the Air Force, becoming a Second Lieutenant in 1984. He became an F-16 pilot, and flew missions in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In 1994 he obtained a Masters of Aeronautical Science, and in 1996 a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. Before becoming an astronaut he was the Operations Officer of the 40th Flight Test Squadron (FTS). He is currently in orbit as a member of STS-124, his first spaceflight.
