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He received a degree in marine engineering and nautical science from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, graduating with highest honors in 1986, according to his biography with NASA. He also has a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering.
During his military career, Kelly picked up awards ranging from the Distinguished Flying Cross to the NASA Exceptional Service Medal. He flew 39 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm and logged more than 5,000 hours in 50 different aircraft, NASA reported.
Kelly announced his retirement from NASA in June 2011, five months after Giffords was shot. He co-founded the gun-control organization Americans For Responsible Solutions, a gun-control organization.
Oh, and Mark is the husband of former US House Rep Gabby Giffords.
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