| Full Name: | Frederick Wilford "Rick" Sturckow |
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| Birthdate: | August 11, 1961 - Le Mesa, California |
| Education: | Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering - California Polytechnic State University Master of Science in mechanical engineering - Florida Institute of Technology |
| Military Service: | Colonel, United States Marine Corps |
| Selection: | NASA Group 15 (1994) |
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| December 4-16, 1998 | August 10-22, 2001 | June 8-22, 2007 | August 29-September 12, 2009 |
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| December 13, 2018 | May 22, 2021 | May 25, 2023 | August 10, 2023 | October 6, 2023 | January 26, 2024 |
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| Rick Sturckow earned the nickname "CJ," which stands for "Caustic Junior." It was given to him in the Marine Corps because he resembled a squadron commander called "Caustic.". |
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| Rick Sturckow during the STS-88 mission | Rick Sturckow during the STS-117 mission | Rick Sturckow during the STS-128 mission |
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