Special Honors
- Eagle Scout
- Served as team captain of the U.S. Naval Academy Cross Country team his senior year
- Graduated second of 1,083 in the Class of 1983 at the U.S. Naval Academy
- Presented “Outstanding Student” and “Best DT-II Thesis” awards as graduate of U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, Class 101
- Awarded Navy Commendation Medal (2)
- Awarded Navy Achievement Medal (2)
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