Guy M.
Townsend ’43
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Air Force Brig. Gen.
Mercer Island, WA
Brig. Gen. Guy M. Townsend attended Texas A&M University, he is class of 1943. While at Texas A&M, he studied aeronautical engineering.
He was the deputy for systems management, Aeronautical Systems Division, Air Force Systems Command at Wright –Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. As an Air Force officer, he served as chief of bomber test at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, flew as co-pilot on the first flight of the B-52 Stratofortress, was test force director for the XB-70 Valkyrie, and served as program director for the C-5 Galaxy and B-1 Lancer.
He was the first military pilot to fly the B-47 Stratojet, B-50 Superfortress, B-52 Stratofortress, and the prototype of the KC-135 Stratotanker. During his years at Boeing, he was the head of the Supersonic Transport operations organization.
His military decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force and Army Commendation Medals, Distinguished Unit Citation Emblem, and the Presidential Unit Citation.
Brig. Gen. Guy M. Townsend is retired and currently resides in Mercer Island, WA.
Sam C.
Turk ’58
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Army Maj. Gen.
Gonzales, TX
Maj. Gen. Sam C. Turk graduated from Texas A&M University in 1958 with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics.
He was the Adjutant General of Texas, headquartered at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas.
His military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal.
Maj. Gen. Sam C. Turk is retired and currently resides in Gonzales, TX.
Loyd S.
Utterback ’75
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Air Force Lt. Gen.
Garden Ridge, TX
Lt. Gen. Loyd S. Utterback was the commander of the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in systems management as well as his Air Force commission in 1975 as a Distinguished Military Graduate from Texas A&M University.
His military awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.
Lt. Gen. Loyd S. Utterback is retired and currently resides in Garden Ridge, TX.
John A.
Van Alstyne ’66
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Army Lt. Gen.
College Station, TX
Lt. Gen. John A. Van Alstyne graduated from Texas A&M University in 1966 with a bachelor's degree in Marketing.
He served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Personnel Policy in Washington, D.C before his retirement in 2002. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Commerce and Marketing at Texas A&M University.
His military awards and decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medals and the Army Commendation Medal.
He currently serves as the Commandant of the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University.
Merton D.
Van Orden ’43
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Navy Rear Adm.
Arlington, VA
Dick Van Orden ’43 was a member of Battery D – Coast Artillery while at Texas A&M. During his time at Texas A&M, Dick was involved in the Singing Cadets as well as the Army Student Pilots Training Program. After graduation, Dick served in the U.S. Navy where he retired as a Rear Admiral. In his free time, Dick enjoys being an author, sailing, and history. He and his wife, Nancy, have two children, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Woodrow W.
Vaughan ’39
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Army Lt. Gen.
Alexandria, VA
Lt. Gen. Woodrow W. Vaughan attended Texas A&M University, he is class of 1939.
He was responsible for the logistical support of American and Allied forces in China during World War II, focused on Army logistics for 35 years of his 50-year career at every level and in every functional area.
He served as a Quartermaster in research and development, procurement, supply, staff and command - from Company A in the field to Theater Headquarters, on the Army General Staff, the Joint Chiefs of Staff; the Army Materiel Command, and the Defense Supply Agency.
Lt. Gen. Woodrow W. Vaughan is retired and currently resides in Alexandria, VA.
Billy M.
Vaughn ’49
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Army Brig. Gen.
Arlington, TX
Brig. Gen. Billy M. Vaughn graduated from Texas A&M University in 1949 with a bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Brig. Gen. Billy M. Vaughn is retired and currently resides in Arlington, TX.
John T.
Walker ’17
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Marine Corps Lt. Gen.
John Walker, who was Commandant of the San Diego Marine Recruit Depot at the time of his retirement, held the Navy Cross for gallantry in leading the 22d Regiment in the assault of Eniwetok in World War II.
He was a native of Texas and entered the Marines in 1917 from Texas A&M College.
Lt. Gen. John T. Walker passed away in February 22, 1955.
Edmund D.
Walker ’78
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Air Force Brig. Gen.
Houston, TX
BRIGADIER GENERAL EDMUND D. WALKER
Retired February 02,2015
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Brig. Gen. Edmund D. Walker is the Commander, Force Generation Center, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga. The FGC is the single agency responsible for generating Air Force Reserve forces by leveraging AFR strategic capability to meet operational needs in support of global force management. The FGC performs all aspects of force generation to include oversight, visibility and accountability of all Air Force Reserve forces. His span of control extends from the individual Reservist to entire combat capable units, supporting a broad array of organizations from Air Force units to combatant commands, through all stages of activation from volunteerism up to and including full mobilization.
General Walker was born in Houston, Texas, and graduated from J. Frank Dobie High School in 1974. He entered the Air Force in 1978 as a Reserve Officer Training Corps graduate from Texas A&M University, College Station. His flying assignments have included service as an A-10 fighter pilot, fighter weapons instructor pilot and F-117 stealth fighter weapons instructor pilot. He has commanded at the squadron, group and wing levels.
Prior to his retirement in February of 2015, General Walker was the Special Assistant to the Vice Commander, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins AFB, Ga.
John A.
Warden ’08
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Army Brig. Gen.
Brig. Gen. John A. Warden passed away in 1973.
Cranford C.
Warden ’21
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Army Brig. Gen.
Brig. Gen. Carnford C. Warden has passed away.
Jerome J.
Waters ’13
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Army Brig. Gen.
In 1938, Jerome Waters became an Instructor at Illinois National Guard. In 1941, he became Commanding Officer of 6th Training Regiment. From 1942 to 1944 he was appointed Commanding Officer Artillery 76th Division. From 1944 to 1945, he was Commanding Officer Artillery XXXII Corps. Brig. Gen. Jerome J. Waters passed away in 1972.
Frank D.
Watson ’66
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
Colorado Springs, CO
Maj. Gen. Frank D. Watson graduated from Texas A&M University in 1966 with a bachelor's degree in Physics.
He was a mobilization assistant to the deputy assistant secretary for management policy and program integration, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Headquarters US Air Force, Washington, D.C.
A distinguished military graduate of Texas A&M, he was commissioned as a regular officer through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program and entered active duty in 1966.
Maj. Gen. Frank D. Watson is President of International Business Associates, which he established in 1980 to provide consulting services in Executive Development, Organizational Effectiveness and Strategic Management.
His experiences in a variety of business and government environments have provided considerable insight and an expertise in many aspects of management and leadership. Using various risk adventure venues (e.g., freefall parachuting, mountain climbing, rock climbing), he profoundly impacts the character attributes and leadership style of senior leaders.
Maj. Gen. Frank D. Watson has written extensively on the subjects of quality and leadership. His first co-authored book, entitled Quality Through Leadership, has been used as a practitioner's handbook. A second book, Total Quality: A textbook of Strategic Quality Leadership and Planning, is used in graduate programs and seminars.
His military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Combat Readiness Medal, Air Force Recognition Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Air Force Longevity Service Award.
Maj. Gen. Frank D. Watson retired on February 29, 2000. He currently resides in Colorado Springs, CO.
Charles R.
Weaver ’59
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State Guard Brig. Gen.
Killeen, TX
Brig. Gen. Charles R. Weaver graduated from Texas A&M University in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in History.
Brig. Gen. Charles R. Weaver has had a distinguished military career. He retired from federal active service in 1988 with the rank of Colonel. He was commissioned in the Texas State Guard in 1989 and retired from state active service in 1998 with the rank of Brigadier General.
His military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal and the Legion of Merit.
Brig. Gen. Charles R. Weaver is retired from his military career and currently resides in Killeen, TX.
William L.
Webb, Jr. ’46
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Army Maj. Gen.
Vienna, VA
Maj. Gen. William L. Webb, Jr. attended Texas A&M University, he is class of 1946.
Maj. Gen. William L. Webb, Jr. is retired and currently resides in Vienna, VA.
Joseph F.
Weber ’72
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Marine Corps Lt. Gen.
College Station, TX
Lt. Gen. Joseph F. Weber graduated from Texas A&M University in 1972 with a bachelor's degree in Zoology.
He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1972. He completed a tour on the staff of the United States Naval Academy where he taught leadership and speech, administered and supervised midshipman performance and conduct programs, and served as the Officer Representative to the U.S. Naval Academy football team.
He served as Vice President Student Affairs at Texas A&M and prior to returning to A&M, General Weber’s final active duty Marine Corps assignment was as Commander, Marine Forces Command, Commanding General Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic, Commanding General Marine Bases Atlantic.
His decorations and awards range from the National Defense Service Medal to the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for service in peace and war - numerous community service/civilian awards and presentations.
Lt. Gen. Joseph F. Weber is retired and currently resides in College Station, TX.
Louis W.
Weber ’75
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Army Brig. Gen.
Woodway, TX
Brig. Gen. Louis W. Weber graduated from Texas A&M University in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in Management. He received a master's degree in National Security Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School, at Monterey, California. He was commissioned as an Armor officer from Texas A&M University as a Distinguished Military Graduate in December 1975.
His military education includes the Command and General Staff College and the Army War College (Georgetown University Fellow). He also served as a Congressional Fellow in Washington from 1992 to 1993 and was assigned as the Director of Training, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, on the Army Staff from 2003-2005.
Brig. Gen. Weber served in a variety of cavalry and armor leadership positions and had over ten years of command experience.
He served as a Cavalry Squadron Operations Officer during combat operations in Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991. Brig. Gen. Louis W. Weber commanded a Cavalry Squadron as a Lieutenant Colonel and deployed to Haiti in 1995 in support of United Nations peacekeeping operations. He deployed to Bosnia in 2000-2001 in support of NATO’s Stabilization Force operations.
Brig. Gen. Louis W. Weber served as the Deputy Commanding General for Support as a Brigadier General in the 3d Infantry Division during combat operations in 2003 in Iraq. He commanded the NATO Headquarters in Sarajevo, Bosnia from August 2005 through September 2006.
After a year as the Vice Director of the Army Staff in Washington, he retired at the end of 2007 with 32 years of service.
His decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, UN Medal, the NATO Medal, the Presidential Unit Award, and the Valorous Unit Award. He was also Ranger and Airborne trained and qualified.
Brig.Gen. Louis W. Weber is retired and currently resides in Woodway, TX.
Richard J.
Werner ’25
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Army Brig. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Brig. Gen. Richard J. Werner graduated from Texas A&M University in 1925 with a bachelor's degree in Architecture.
Brig. Gen. Richard J. Werner passed away in 1977.
Joseph E.
Wesp ’45
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Air Force Brig. Gen.
San Marcos, TX
Brig. Gen. Joseph E. Wesp attended Texas A&M University, he was class of 1945.
He was the command surgeon, Air Training Command, Randolph Air Force, Base, Texas. Previously, he assumed command of the USAF Medical Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and was a clinical professor for obstetrics and gynecology by Wright State University College of Medicine.
His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and the Army Good Conduct Medal.
Brig. Gen. Joseph E. Wesp passed away in 2006.
Frederick H.
Weston ’29
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Army Maj. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Maj. Gen. Weston made several contributions to military training in WWII. Weston was part of the War Department’s morale branch where he helped create the military’s Special Services programs. He wrote a book, Personal Affairs for Military Personnel and Aid for Their Dependents, which aided in the army’s creation of their information program. He was in command and helped organize the Texas National Guard’s 112th Armored Cavalry Regiment. In 1967, he had completed 35 years of military service and was recognized as an export on mobile warfare, light armor, and air-cavalry operations. Frederick Weston earned a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Texas A&M University when it was still called Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College.
Otto P.
Weyland ’23
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Air Force Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Gen. Otto P. Weyland graduated from Texas A&M University in 1923 with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. He also received his commission into the Air Service that year.
Gen. Otto P. Weyland served as Post-World War II Commander of Far East Air Forces during Korean War and of Tactical Air Command.
His military awards and decorations include two Distinguished Service Medals, the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, and Air Medal.
Gen. Otto P. Weyland passed away in 1979.
John W.
White ’32
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
Uvalde, TX
Maj. Gen. John W. White attended Texas A&M University, he was class of 1932.
He served as commander of the Air Force Special Weapons center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.
Before his past appointment, he served as assistant for special weapons and commander of the 3079th Aviation Depot Wing in the Air Force Logistics Command at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit for his performance of duty at Iceland Defense Force.
Maj. Gen. John W. White passed away in 1992.
Dennis A.
Wilkie ’56
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Army Brig. Gen.
Columbia, MD
Brig. Gen. Dennis A. Wilkie graduated from Texas A&M University in 1956 with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Brig. Gen. Dennis A. Wilkie is retired from his military career and currently resides in Columbia, MD.
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Robert B.
Williams ’23
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Maj. Gen. Robert B. Williams was born in Albany, TX, on November 9, 1901. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering in 1923. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Air Service on June 6, 1923.
In September 1942, he was named to command the 2nd Bomb Command at Fort George Wright, Wash. He was in command of the 16th Bomb Wing briefly in April 1943, and on May 1, 1943, became Commanding General of the 1st Bomb Command, El Paso, Texas. In June 1943 he was assigned to the 8th Air Force in Great Britain, subsequently becoming Commanding General of the 1st Bombardment Division. He returned to the United States in October 1944 and was named Commanding General of the 2nd Air Force, Colorado Springs, Colo.
He is rated a command pilot and combat observer.
He received the Order of the Southern Cross from the government of Brazil in 1940 for his participation in the flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Maj. Gen. Robert B. Williams retired on July 1, 1946 and passed away on February 10, 1977.
Robert M.
Williams ’38
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Army Brig. Gen.
Greenville, Texas
Col. Robert M. Williams was born in Greenville, Texas, on 29 November 1916. He graduated from Texas A&M College in 1938, and on 1 July 1939 was commissioned as second lieutenant in the Regular Army and assigned to the 20th Infantry at Fort Francis E. Warren, Wyoming. In August 1940, he was ordered to the Panama Canal Department and assigned to the 5th Infantry
at Camp Paraiso. While serving there he was promoted to first lieutenant and captain.
Returning to the United States in the summer of 1942, he took the New Division Course at the Command & General Staff School, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and upon graduation was ordered to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, as Headquarters Commandant of the 100th Infantry Division, soon to be activated. His promotion to major followed.
In early 1943, he was again ordered to Leavenworth, and upon graduation was assigned to the 399th Infantry, whose 3d Battalion he took over in August of that year. During January-March 1944, he attended the Canadian School of Infantry at Vernon, British Columbia. In March 1944, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel. In October 1944, Colonel Williams sailed to France with the 100th Division. His battalion relieved a battalion of the 45th Division near Raon-l'Etape on 1 November 1944.
On 17 December, he was transferred to the 398th Infantry, and assumed command of the Regiment on that date. On 12 June 1945 he was promoted to colonel, and remained in command of the 398th until December 1945, the month the 100th Division left Germany for return to the United States for inactivation.
Colonel Williams' decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Col. Robert M. Williams passed away on June 19, 1985.
Robert C.
Williams ’76
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Navy Rear Adm.
Atlanta, GA
Rear Admiral Robert C. Williams is Chief Engineer of the United States Public Health Service and Assistant Surgeon General. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in civil engineering. Williams military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Outstanding Service Medal, three commendation Medals, US PHS Engineer of the Year and the CFEE Federal Environmental Engineer of the Year.
David O.
Williams, Jr. ’46
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Air Force Brig. Gen.
Austin, TX
Brig. Gen. David O. Williams, Jr. was chief of staff at U.S. Taiwan Defense Command with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Previously, he served as deputy director for operational test and evaluation, Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force.
His military awards and decorations include the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, and the Air Force Commendation Medal.
Brig. Gen. David O. Williams, Jr. retired from his military career and resided in Austin, TX. He passed away on August 18, 2019.
Clarence A.
Wilson ’38
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Army Brig. Gen.
Luling, TX
Brig. Gen. Clarence A. Wilson graduated from Texas A&M University in 1937 with a bachelor's in Industrial Engineering.
Brig. Gen. Clarence A. Wilson passed away in 1990.
Charles Lowry
Wilson ’46
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Air Force Maj. Gen
Switzerland
General Wilson was born in 1924, in Paris, Texas. He graduated from Paschal High School, Forth Worth, Texas, in 1942 and attended Texas A&M University for one year. In May 1944, he graduated from aviation cadet flying training as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
He then served 18 months in the Southwest Pacific as a C-47/C-46 pilot and operations officer with the 403d Troop Carrier Group. He left active duty in August 1946 and become a member of the organized reserve at Hensley Field, Dallas, Texas, where he was an active flier for four years while attending Southern Methodist University. He graduated from SMU in 1950 with two bachelor's degrees, one in science (mechanical engineering) and the other a double major in business administration (statistics and industrial production management).
In May 1951, during the Korean war, he was called to active duty for 21 months as operations officer with the 443d Troop Carrier Group, Donaldson Air Force Base, S.C. Soon after his return to inactive duty, he accepted a regular Air Force commission on Aug. 3, 1953, and then served four years with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe as a group and wing operations officer in the 465th and 317th troop carrier wings.
After one year in the Class of '58 at Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., he served two years as a plans officer at Headquarters 1st Missile Division, Strategic Air Command, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. From July 1961 to July 1963, he was a graduate student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology at Cambridge, Mass., where he received a master of science degree in aeronautics and astronautics.
General Wilson next served two years as an astronautical engineer and plans officer in the Directorate of Plans at Headquarters Strategic Air Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. He then attended the U.S. Army War College in the Class of '66 at Carlisle Barracks, Pa.
In July 1966 he was assigned to Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., as chief, Strategic and Defense Branch, Directorate of Command Control and Communications. He later served two years in the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as chief, Systems Division, Joint Command Control Requirements Group.
In July 1970, he left Washington and began a four-year tour of duty in Air Force Systems Command. First he served a year in Los Angeles, Calif., as deputy commander of the Air Force Satellite Control Facility in the Space and Missile Systems Organization, then spent 10 months at Bedford, Mass., as vice commander, Electronic Systems Division, L.G. Hanscom Field. In May 1972 he moved to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., as the inspector general in Headquarters Air Force Systems Command; then in September 1972, he became chief of staff for procurement and production, and responsible for procurement policy and guidance for 5,600 personnel handling annual contract awards of more than $6.5 billion.
In August 1974, General Wilson assumed duties as chief, Special Project Office, Static War Headquarters, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Belgium, where for almost four years he was directly responsible to the chief of staff for coordinating and managing a $100 million international project for acquisition of a new protected underground command center for SHAPE. He assumed his present duty as vice commander of the Acquisition Logistics Division, AFLC, in May 1978.
His military decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Presidential Unit Citation Emblem and the Missileman Badge. He is a command pilot with more than 5,000 flying hours.
He was promoted to the grade of major general effective May 1, 1975, with a date of rank of July 1, 1972.
Stephen W.
Wilson ’81
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Air Force Gen.
Montgomery, AL
Gen. Stephen W. “Seve” Wilson is Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. As Vice Chief, he presides over the Air Staff and serves as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Requirements Oversight Council and Deputy Advisory Working Group. He assists the Chief of Staff with organizing, training, and equipping of 660,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas.
Gen. Wilson received his commission from Texas A&M University in 1981. He’s had multiple flying tours, and led bomber; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; mobility; aeromedical evacuation; and airborne command and control operations supporting Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. Gen. Wilson has also held numerous command positions, including the Joint Functional Component Commander for Global Strike and Air Force Global Strike Command. Gen. Wilson is a command pilot with more than 4,500 flying hours and 680 combat hours. Prior to his current assignment, the general was Deputy