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Jerry L. Ross - NESC Academy Biography - NASA

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In May 2014, Ross January 20, 1948 o the Crown Point Ha Indiana ame.

He was selected as an a Karen S. Pearson 1980 Sheridan h Indiana n in 21 diff two nt types of aircraft, holds a private pilot’s license and has logged more than 4,100 flying hours.

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