Gregory Norton Harris[2] (born 1965)[3] is a retired United States Navy rear admiral who last served as the Director of Air Warfare of the United States Navy from August 23, 2019 to June 2021. Previously, he served as the Chief of Naval Air Training from July 12, 2018, to July 26, 2019.[4][5][6][7][8]
Gregory N. Harris | |
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Nickname(s) | Hyfi[1] |
| Born | 1965 (age 58–59) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1987–2021 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | Carrier Strike Group 11 Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center Carrier Air Wing Eleven VFA-122 VFA-115 |
| Battles / wars | Gulf War Iraq War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (5) |
Raised in Yarmouth, Maine, Harris is a 1987 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Originally designated a naval flight officer in May 1989, he became a naval aviator in May 1993. Harris logged over 4,300 flight hours and 1,045 arrested landings. He has flown over 100 combat missions in support of Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Inherent Resolve.[4]
References
edit This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government.
- ^ "Dwyer takes command as Chief of Naval Air Training". DVIDS. Archived from the original on July 27, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "PN348 — Navy — 100th Congress (1987–1988)". U.S. Congress. May 15, 1987. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 142. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "Admiral: Next Navy Helos Will Be Mix of Manned, Unmanned". April 1, 2021. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "Chief of Naval Air Training Rear Adm. Gregory Harris Presents 2018 CNATRA Training Excellence Awards". DVIDS.
- ^ "Rear Adm. Greg Harris Visit". DVIDS.
- ^ https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/local/docs/news/20180712.01.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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