Gail Harris is an American professional best known for playing Author for the book A Woman's War: the Professional and Personal Journey of the Navy's First African American Female Intelligence Officer.
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Best Known For:The book A Woman's War: The Professional and Personal Journey of the Navy's First African American
Breakthrough:Became the first African American female intelligence officer in the United States Navy in 1973
10 Quick Facts About Gail Harris
- Full Name: Gail Harris
- Nationality: American
- Current Role: Retired captain
- Current Employer: Us Navy
- Date of Birth: June 23, 1949
- Age: 77 years old
- Place of Birth: Newark, New Jersey
- Marital Status: Single
- Specialization: Military / Security and Author / Writer
- Net Worth: $170,000-$7,353,000 (Estimated range)
Gail Harris Age
Gail Harris is about 77 years old as of 2026. Gail Harris was born in 1949.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Drew University and University of Denver.
- Drew University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Political Science
- University of Denver
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: International Relations
Career & Work
Gail Harris' career includes professional roles with United States Navy.
Organization: United States Navy
Role: Captain
Period: 1973–2001
Details: Intelligence Officer
Rise to Fame
Gail Harris rose to prominence for her role for the book A Woman's War: The Professional and Personal Journey of the Navy's First African American Female Intelligence Officer.
Notable Works
- Book: A Woman's War: The Professional and Personal Journey of the Navy's First African American Female Intelligence Officer (Author, 2010) — Memoir
Lesser Known Facts
- She was the highest-ranking African American woman in the U.S. Navy at the time of her retirement.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Gail Harris
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 23, 1949
- Age: 77
- Birthday: June 23
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Newark, New Jersey
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $69,000–$385,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $170,000–$7,353,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Professional employment and other applicable income
