Dominic Pudwill Gorie Outstanding American biography
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Dominic Pudwill Gorie began wrestling in junior high school and competed for Miami Palmetto High School in Florida where he had a career record of 41-9-1. He wrestled four years at the United States Naval Academy for coach Ed Peery, who was inducted as a Distinguished Member in 1980, finishing with an 8-15-2 record. Gorie received his Bachelor of Science degree in ocean engineering from the Naval Academy in 1979 and his master’s degree in aviation systems from the University of Tennessee in 1990.
He was designated as a naval aviator in 1981 and piloted fighter jets aboard the USS America, the USS Coral Sea and USS Roosevelt from 1981-92, accumulating more than 600 carrier landings while also flying 38 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm.
Gorie was ordered to United States Space Command in 1992 and was selected as an Astronaut Candidate in 1994. He reported to Johnson Space Center in 1995. Following a year of training and evaluation, Gorie was assigned to work safety issues for the Astronaut Office. Gorie served as a spacecraft communicator in Mission Control for numerous Space Shuttle flights and was chief of the Astronaut Shuttle Branch.
In June of 1998, his career in space took flight with the first of two shuttle missions as a pilot, followed by two more as Mission Commander. Gorie, who retired from NASA in 2010, has logged over 49 days in space.
He has received five Medal of Citation honors including the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1992 and 2010, the Defense Superior Service Medal in 1999, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal in 2000 and the Legion of Merit from 1995-2002.
Gorie is now an active volunteer and board member with Combat Wounded Veterans Challenge, a national organization that provides a spectrum of adventures to wounded veterans while focusing on rehabilitation research.
The Outstanding American award recognizes individuals who have used the disciplines of the sport to launch notable careers after concluding their wrestling career. Past recipients have included individuals who have excelled in science, technology, business, industry, government, military, and arts and humanities.
He was designated as a naval aviator in 1981 and piloted fighter jets aboard the USS America, the USS Coral Sea and USS Roosevelt from 1981-92, accumulating more than 600 carrier landings while also flying 38 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm.
Gorie was ordered to United States Space Command in 1992 and was selected as an Astronaut Candidate in 1994. He reported to Johnson Space Center in 1995. Following a year of training and evaluation, Gorie was assigned to work safety issues for the Astronaut Office. Gorie served as a spacecraft communicator in Mission Control for numerous Space Shuttle flights and was chief of the Astronaut Shuttle Branch.
In June of 1998, his career in space took flight with the first of two shuttle missions as a pilot, followed by two more as Mission Commander. Gorie, who retired from NASA in 2010, has logged over 49 days in space.
He has received five Medal of Citation honors including the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1992 and 2010, the Defense Superior Service Medal in 1999, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal in 2000 and the Legion of Merit from 1995-2002.
Gorie is now an active volunteer and board member with Combat Wounded Veterans Challenge, a national organization that provides a spectrum of adventures to wounded veterans while focusing on rehabilitation research.
The Outstanding American award recognizes individuals who have used the disciplines of the sport to launch notable careers after concluding their wrestling career. Past recipients have included individuals who have excelled in science, technology, business, industry, government, military, and arts and humanities.
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