Background
Cassidy, Christopher J. was born on January 4, 1970 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States.
Cassidy, Christopher J. was born on January 4, 1970 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, United States Naval Academy, 1993. Master of Science in Ocean Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000.
Executive officer, operations officer of Special Boat Team Twenty, Norwalk, Virginia. Platoon Commander Seal Team Three, Coronado, California. Ground assault force Commander for international and United States only combat missions in Afghanistan.
Led non-compliant ship-boardings in the Northern Arabian Gulf. Sea, Air, Land delivery vehicle platoon Commander Sea, Air, Land Delivery Vehicle Team TWO, Norfolk, Virginia, dry deck shelter platoon Commander. Astronaut National Aeronautics and Space Administration, since 2004.
Crew member STS-127 Mission (Endeavour), 2009.
Member of Fraternal Order of UDT/Sea, Air, Land Association, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alumni Association, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association.
Married; 3 children.