As a US Astronaut, Colonel Gregory H. Johnson piloted two Space Shuttle missions to the ISS, including the final flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour.
LEAGUE CITY, TX, February 15, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Colonel Gregory H. Johnson (USAF, Ret) with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Colonel Johnson celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With more than 35 years of professional excellence to his credit, Col. Johnson has excelled in his roles as a USAF pilot, test pilot and NASA Astronaut. After leaving government service in 2013, he served as Executive Director of the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory, an aerospace consultant, and innovation leader for various organizations working to develop the skills needed in our future workforce in a rapidly changing digital world.
Over the years, Col. Johnson has gained valuable expertise as a T-38A instructor pilot, F-15E fighter pilot, and test pilot. He has flown more than 60 combat missions in support of Operations Desert Storm and Southern Watch. As a US Astronaut, Johnson piloted two Space Shuttle missions to the ISS, including the final flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour. His collaborative leadership was critical to the success and evolution of the ISS National Laboratory, our only orbiting laboratory, attracting non-NASA research and technology development, in a community of commercial companies, non-profits, other government agencies, and universities, to advance science and technology for the world.
A member of numerous professional organizations including the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, and Association of Space Explorers, Col. Johnson has served on multiple Boards in the non-profit, aerospace and entrepreneurial sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a Master of Science from Columbia University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin.
For his outstanding accomplishments, Col. Johnson was recognized throughout his military career, earning multiple medals including the Legion of Merit and the Distinguished Flying Cross, and was awarded the Lt. Gen. Bobby Bond award as the top US test pilot in 1996. A Distinguished Graduate of the US Air Force Academy and Guggenheim fellow at Columbia University, in 2017 he was honored as a Distinguished Eagle Scout by the Boy Scouts of America.
Married to Cari Michele Harbaugh Johnson since 1989, Col. Johnson is the proud father of three children: Matthew, Joseph and Rachel. In his spare time, he enjoys playing bridge, golfing, woodworking, traveling and bicycling. In the coming years, Col. Johnson intends to experience the continued growth and success of his career passions.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Col. Gregory H. Johnson has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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