Background
Zamka, George D. was born on June 29, 1962 in Jersey City. Son of Conrad P. and Sofia Zamka.
Zamka, George D. was born on June 29, 1962 in Jersey City. Son of Conrad P. and Sofia Zamka.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, United States Naval Academy, 1984. Master of Science in Engineering Management, Florida Institute of Technology, 1997.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1984, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel. With Navy Attack Squadron, Marine All Weather Attacki Squadron, VMA, El Toro, California. Squadron weapons and tactics instructor.
With Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron VMFA, El Toro. Forward air controller 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Camp Pendleton, California. With 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, United States Ship Belleau Wood, Western Pacific.
Test pilot/project officer Naval Strike Aircraft Test Squadron. Aircraft maintenance officer VMFA, 1998. Astronaut (pilot) National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, since 1998, various duties with Astronaut Office.
Commander STS-120 Discovery Mission to International Space Station, 2007, STS-130 Endeavour Mission, 2010.
Member of Society Experimental Test Pilots, Marine Corps Association, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association.
Married Elisa P. Walker. 2 children.