Biography

Good was a NASA Astronaut who earned the level of Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, lately retired.

He and his wife were high-school sweethearts; they have three children: Bryan, Jason and Shannon.

Good earned the degrees of B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, from the University of Notre Dame, 1984, and an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, University of Notre Dame, 1986.

His many achievements and honors include: Top Academic Graduate of Specialized Undergraduate Navigator Training, 1989; F-111 Replacement Training Unit, 1989; USAF Test Pilot School, 1994; Aircrew of the Year, 77th Fighter Squadron, 1991. Military decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (4), Aerial Achievement Medal (2), Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Combat Readiness Medal and various other service awards.

After being assigned to the Tactical Air Warfare Center at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, Good served as a flight test engineer for the Ground Launched Cruise Missile program. He was selected to attend Undergraduate Navigator Training at Mather Air Force Base, California, receiving his wings in January 1989. After Lead-in Fighter Training at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, and transition training in the F-111 at Mt. Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Good was assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, RAF Upper Heyford, in England. He served as an F-111 instructor weapon systems officer.