Before joining NASA, which part of the military did Conrad serve in?
U.S Air Force
U.S Army
U.S Navy
U.S Marines
Answer
Before joining NASA, Conrad served in the U.S. Navy, where he was trained as a pilot. He flew combat missions during the Korean War, and was awarded several medals for his bravery. After the war, Conrad continued his career in the Navy, and was eventually selected to be an astronaut.
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