Gregory Norton Harris[2] (born 1965)[3] is a retired rear admiral of the United States Navy where he was Director of Air Warfare from August 23, 2019 to June 2021. Previously he was the Chief of Naval Air Training from July 12, 2018, to July 26, 2019.[4][5][6][7][8]

Gregory N. Harris
Official portrait, 2019
NicknameHYFI[1]
Born1965 (age 6061)
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
United States Navy
Service years
1987–2021
Rank
Rear Admiral
CommandsCarrier Strike Group 11
Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center
Carrier Air Wing Eleven
VFA-122
VFA-115
Conflicts
Gulf War
Iraq War
AwardsLegion of Merit (5)

Raised in Yarmouth, Maine, Harris is a 1987 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Originally designated a Naval Flight Officer in May 1989, he became a Naval Aviator in May 1993. Harris logged over 4,300 flight hours and 1,045 arrested landings. He flew over 100 combat missions in support of Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Inherent Resolve.[4]

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  1. "Dwyer takes command as Chief of Naval Air Training". DVIDS. Archived from the original on July 27, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  2. "PN348 — Navy — 100th Congress (1987–1988)". U.S. Congress. May 15, 1987. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  3. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 142. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. 1 2 "Rear Admiral Gregory Harris". www.navy.mil. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  5. "Admiral: Next Navy Helos Will Be Mix of Manned, Unmanned". April 1, 2021. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  6. "Chief of Naval Air Training Rear Adm. Gregory Harris Presents 2018 CNATRA Training Excellence Awards". DVIDS.
  7. "Rear Adm. Greg Harris Visit". DVIDS.
  8. "Naval Air Training Command Welcomes New Commander" (PDF). Retrieved December 9, 2025.