Gregory N. Harris Explained

Gregory N. Harris
Nickname:Hyfi[1]
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Navy
Serviceyears:1987–2021
Rank:Rear Admiral
Commands:Carrier Strike Group 11
Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center
Carrier Air Wing Eleven
VFA-122
VFA-115
Battles:Gulf War
Iraq War
Awards:Legion of Merit (5)

Gregory Norton Harris[2] (born 1965)[3] is a retired United States Navy rear admiral who last served as the Director of Air Warfare of the United States Navy from August 23, 2019 to June 2021. Previously, he served as the Chief of Naval Air Training from July 12, 2018, to July 26, 2019.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Raised in Yarmouth, Maine, Harris is a 1987 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Originally designated a naval flight officer in May 1989, he became a naval aviator in May 1993. Harris logged over 4,300 flight hours and 1,045 arrested landings. He has flown over 100 combat missions in support of Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Inherent Resolve.[4]

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  1. Web site: Dwyer takes command as Chief of Naval Air Training. DVIDS. July 8, 2021. July 27, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190727195000/https://www.dvidshub.net/news/333270/dwyer-takes-command-chief-naval-air-training. live.
  2. Web site: PN348 — Navy — 100th Congress (1987–1988) . May 15, 1987 . U.S. Congress . July 8, 2021.
  3. Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty . October 1, 1990 . 142 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . July 8, 2021.
  4. Web site: Rear Admiral Gregory Harris. www.navy.mil. July 8, 2021. December 11, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201211153754/https://www.navy.mil/Leadership/Biographies/BioDisplay/Article/2236374/rear-admiral-gregory-harris/. live.
  5. Web site: Admiral: Next Navy Helos Will Be Mix of Manned, Unmanned. April 1, 2021. July 8, 2021. May 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210506195202/https://news.usni.org/2021/04/01/next-navy-helos-will-be-mix-of-manned-unmanned. live.
  6. Web site: Chief of Naval Air Training Rear Adm. Gregory Harris Presents 2018 CNATRA Training Excellence Awards. DVIDS.
  7. Web site: Rear Adm. Greg Harris Visit. DVIDS.
  8. https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/local/docs/news/20180712.01.pdf