Special Honors
- Gemar was Distinguished Graduate of his class in Undergraduate Pilot Training, and Distinguished Graduate of his class in graduate fixed-wing and multi-engine pilot training
- Defense Superior Service Medal
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medals (2)
- National Intelligence Achievement Medal
- NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal
- NASA Space Flight Medals (3)
- Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Honorary Chair for Membership of the South Dakota Congress of Parents and Teachers
- Member of South Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame
- Recipient of South Dakota Newspaper Association 1993 Distinguished Service Award
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