Gregory Robert Frailey

Hometown: Williamsport, PA

PSU Connection: Staff

School: Pennsylvania College of Technology

Department: Nursing and Health Services

Position: Medical Director of PA and Paramedic Programs

Memorable moment in your Penn State career: I had many happy hours participating in various music programs through the university. I was asked to join Phi Mu Alpha (Professional Music Fraternity) and became an active member of the Phi Mu Alpha Stage Band.

Active Duty or Veteran: Veteran

Branch: Navy

Rank: Captain

Rate/MOS: 2105

Where/when did you serve: YUS Naval Flight Surgeon, retired. Service 1980-2005, Assignments: Naval Flight Surgeon School, Pensacola FL, HMM 365, HMLA 269, MCAS New River, NC, HMM 772, MWSS 474 (Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm), VP 64 NAS Willow Grove PA

Awards: Naval Achievement Medal, Naval and Marine Corps Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Battle “E” w/ 2 Stars, Expert Pistol Marksman, National Defense Service Medal, US Navy Reserve Flight Surgeon of the Year

What was your favorite military assignment/duty station and why? MCAS New River was my favorite assignment. The camaraderie of the Navy and Marine Corps team cannot be surpassed. As a squadron Flight Surgeon, I was afforded the opportunity to fly many different air frames, provide operational medical support to US Marines, and travel to a wide range of locations. Being a member of that close knit team was an opportunity of a lifetime.

Gregory Robert Frailey​, Navy, Captain (ret.), entered Naval Service through a direct commission as a physician. The Health Professions Scholarship Program paved the way for him to achieve his dreams. Gregory extended his mandatory initial commitment of 3 years to 25 years because of his desire to serve the country and continue to support Naval Aviation. He is always happy to help anyone trying to make the decision about military service.