Jack Swigert

John Leonard 'Jack' Swigert, Jr., (August 30, 1931 - December 27, 1982) was a NASA astronaut, one of only 24 people to have flown to the Moon. Before joining NASA, Swigert was a test pilot. After leaving NASA, he was elected to the US Congress, but died before being sworn in. Swigert attended the Blessed Sacrament School, Regis Jesuit High School, and East High School. He graduated from the University of Colorado, where he played varsity football... more

John Leonard 'Jack' Swigert, Jr., (August 30, 1931 - December 27, 1982) was a NASA astronaut, one of only 24 people to have flown to the Moon. Before joining NASA, Swigert was a test pilot. After leaving NASA, he was elected to the US Congress, but died before being sworn in. Swigert attended the Blessed Sacrament School, Regis Jesuit High School, and East High School. He graduated from the University of Colorado, where he played varsity football and earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. He earned a master of science degree in aerospace science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut. He served with the U.S. Air Force from 1953-56. After completion of flight training at Nellis Air Force Base, he was assigned as a fighter pilot in Japan and Korea. After leaving active duty, Swigert was a test pilot for Pratt & Whitney (1957-64) and... less