What was Alan Bean's role in the U.S. Navy?
Naval officer and aviator
Submarine commander
Marine biologist
Naval engineer
Answer
Naval officer and aviator Alan Bean served in the U.S. Navy before becoming an astronaut. As a naval officer, he held various leadership positions and commanded a destroyer squadron. His experience as an aviator included piloting fighter jets and serving as a test pilot. Bean's military career provided him with the skills and discipline necessary for his successful transition to the astronaut program.
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