Major General, USAF, Ret.; Bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, 1970; Master of science degree in aerospace engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, 1972; Master of business administration degree, Marymount University, College Park, 1991; at the time of his selection assigned at 6512 Test Squadron, Edwards AFB, California; semi finalist in NASA astronaut group 8, 9 and 10 selections; later Commander of the Air Force Command and Control, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia; since 01.08.2003 retired.