Background
Huyser, Robert Ernest was born on June 14, 1924 in Paonia, Colorado, United States. Son of William and Alma Madeline (Davis) Huyser.
Huyser, Robert Ernest was born on June 14, 1924 in Paonia, Colorado, United States. Son of William and Alma Madeline (Davis) Huyser.
Student, Ouachita College, 1943. Student, Modesto College, 1950. Student, Air War College, 1963.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Akron.
Joined United States Army Air Corps, 1943, commissioned Second lieutenant. Advanced through grades to general, director command and control Headquarters Strategic Air Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, 1968-1970, director operations and plans, chief single integrated operational plan division, joint strategic target planning staff, 1970-1972. Director plans Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington, 1972-1973.
Deputy chief of staff plans and operations, 1973-1975. Deputy commander-in-chief Headquarters United States European Command, Stuttgart, Federal Republic of Germany, 1975-1979. Commander-in-chief Military Airlift Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, 1979-1981, retired.
President, chief executive officer Four Star Enterprises, Inc., San Jose, California.
Member Air Force Association, Airlift Association (chairman board directors since 1985), American Defense Preparedness Association, Air College Foundation, Advertising Club Greater St. Louis, Reserve Officers Association, Order of Daedalians, National Defense Transportation Association (honorary), Federation German-American Clubs, Association Rod and Gun Clubs in Europe (president 1977-1978).
Married Wanda Louise Pflieger, November 15, 1942. Children: Cheryl Louise, Christine Lynn.