Background
TRULY, Rear Admiral. Richard H. was born on November 12, 1937 in Fayette, Mississippi, United States. Son of James B. Truly.
astronaut and government official
TRULY, Rear Admiral. Richard H. was born on November 12, 1937 in Fayette, Mississippi, United States. Son of James B. Truly.
Georgia Institute of Technology.
Commander Ensign United States Navy 1959, assigned Fighter Squadron 33 1960-1963. Astronaut Manned Orbiting Laboratory Program United States Air Force 1959-1969. Astronaut National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1969-1989.
Commander Columbia Flight 2 1981, Columbia Flight 2, Challenger Flight 3 1983.
Director Space Shuttle Program 1986-1989. Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration April since 1989.
Married Colleen Hanner.