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| rdfs:comment | - Charles Frank Bolden, Jr. (born August 19, 1946) is the current Administrator of NASA, a retired United States Marine Corps Major General, and former NASA astronaut. A 1968 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he became a Marine Aviator and test pilot. After his service as an astronaut, he became Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy.}}[citation needed] Bolden is also the virtual host of the Shuttle Launch Experience attraction at Kennedy Space Center and serves on the board of directors for the Military Child Education Coalition.
- Charles Frank Bolden, Jr. (born August 19, 1946) is the current Administrator of NASA, a retired United States Marine Corps Major General, and former NASA astronaut. A 1968 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he became a Marine Aviator and test pilot. After his service as an astronaut, he became Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy. On May 23, 2009, President Barack Obama announced the nomination of Bolden as NASA Administrator and Lori Garver as Deputy NASA Administrator. Bolden was confirmed by the Senate on July 15, 2009. He is the first African American to head the agency on a permanent basis.
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| Branch | - 25
- United States Marine Corps
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| Name | - Charles Frank "Charlie" Bolden, Jr.
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- NASA Astronaut
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| Ribbon | - National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
- Vietnam Service Ribbon.svg
- Air Medal ribbon.svg
- Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon.svg
- Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
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- SpaceFltRib.gif
- US Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg
- Defense Meritorious Service ribbon.svg
- Defense Distinguished Service ribbon.svg
- Vietnam Campaign Medal Ribbon.png
- Vietnam gallantry cross unit award-3d.svg
- NASA Outstanding Leadership Ribbon.png
- Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon.svg
- Air Medal ribbon.svgborder
- USA_-_NASA_Excep_Rib.png
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| Birth Place | - Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
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| Mission | - STS-61-C, STS-31, STS-45, STS-60
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| Birth name | - Charles Frank Bolden, Jr.
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| Predecessor | - Christopher Scolese
- Christopher Scolese( )
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| abstract | - Charles Frank Bolden, Jr. (born August 19, 1946) is the current Administrator of NASA, a retired United States Marine Corps Major General, and former NASA astronaut. A 1968 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he became a Marine Aviator and test pilot. After his service as an astronaut, he became Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy. On May 23, 2009, President Barack Obama announced the nomination of Bolden as NASA Administrator and Lori Garver as Deputy NASA Administrator. Bolden was confirmed by the Senate on July 15, 2009. He is the first African American to head the agency on a permanent basis. Bolden is also the virtual host of the Shuttle Launch Experience attraction at Kennedy Space Center and serves on the board of directors for the Military Child Education Coalition.
- Charles Frank Bolden, Jr. (born August 19, 1946) is the current Administrator of NASA, a retired United States Marine Corps Major General, and former NASA astronaut. A 1968 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he became a Marine Aviator and test pilot. After his service as an astronaut, he became Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy.}}[citation needed] On May 23, 2009, President Barack Obama announced the nomination of Bolden as NASA Administrator and Lori Garver as Deputy NASA Administrator. Bolden was confirmed by the Senate on July 15, 2009. He is the first African American to head the agency on a permanent basis. Bolden is also the virtual host of the Shuttle Launch Experience attraction at Kennedy Space Center and serves on the board of directors for the Military Child Education Coalition.
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