Background
McBride, Jon Andrew was born on August 14, 1943 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of William Lester and Catherine (Byus) Molecular and Cellular Biology.
McBride, Jon Andrew was born on August 14, 1943 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of William Lester and Catherine (Byus) Molecular and Cellular Biology.
Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Engineering Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Salem College, West Virginia, 1984. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Charleston, West Virginia, 1987.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1965; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1985; served as naval officer/aviator, United States Navy, 1965-1978; astronaut, assistant administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, since 1978.
Married Sharon White. Children: Richard, Melissa, Jon II, Michael.