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Which branch of the U.S. Armed Forces did Schirra serve in before NASA?

  • Air Force

  • Navy

  • Army

  • Marines

Answer

The answer is the Navy. Schirra served in the United States Navy as a fighter pilot and test pilot before becoming an astronaut. His distinguished career in the Navy included missions during the Korean War and multiple world speed records. Schirra's expertise and bravery as a naval aviator prepared him for the challenges and demands of space exploration.
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