Military Career
Designated a Naval Aviator in 1981. Flew the A-7E Corsair II with Attack Squadron 46 aboard the USS America from 1981 to 1983. Transitioned to Strike Fighter Squadron 132 (VFA-132) in 1983, flying the F/A-18 Hornet aboard the USS Coral Sea until 1986. Attended the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School in 1987 and served as a Test Pilot at the Naval Air Test Center from 1988 to 1990. Then was assigned to VFA-87 flying the F/A-18 aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt until 1992. He participated in Operation Desert Storm, flying 38 combat missions. In 1992 received orders to the U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs, Colorado for two years before reporting to VFA-106 for F/A-18 refresher training. He was en route to his command tour of VFA-37 when he was selected as an Astronaut Candidate.
Gorie accumulated over 6,000 hours in more than 35 aircraft and has over 600 carrier landings.
Gorie retired from the U.S. Navy in September 2005.
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