Joe F. Edwards, Jr.

Joe Frank Edwards, Jr., (born February 3, 1958), (Commander, USN, Ret.) is a former NASA Astronaut. Edwards was born in Richmond, Virginia, and considers Lineville, Alabama, and Roanoke, Alabama, to be his hometowns. He is married to the former Janet Leigh Ragan of Leonardtown, Maryland. He enjoys basketball, running, football and softball. His parents, Joe Frank and Jane McMurray Edwards, reside in Roanoke, Alabama. He graduated from Lineville H... more

Joe Frank Edwards, Jr., (born February 3, 1958), (Commander, USN, Ret.) is a former NASA Astronaut. Edwards was born in Richmond, Virginia, and considers Lineville, Alabama, and Roanoke, Alabama, to be his hometowns. He is married to the former Janet Leigh Ragan of Leonardtown, Maryland. He enjoys basketball, running, football and softball. His parents, Joe Frank and Jane McMurray Edwards, reside in Roanoke, Alabama. He graduated from Lineville High School, Lineville, Alabama, in 1976. Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, 1980. Master of Science degree in Aviation Systems from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1994. He is a member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, Association of Naval Aviation, and U.S. Naval Institute. He has received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Defense Superior Service Medal, Air Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Daedalian Superior Airmanship... less