Background
Kempf, Cecil Joseph was born on November 20, 1927 in Maud, Oklahoma, United States. Son of John Joseph and Sylvia Lorene (Moody) Kempf.
Kempf, Cecil Joseph was born on November 20, 1927 in Maud, Oklahoma, United States. Son of John Joseph and Sylvia Lorene (Moody) Kempf.
Bachelor of Science Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1950. Bachelor of Science Aeronautical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, 1956. Master of Science Aeronautical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1957.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1950, advanced through grades to vice admiral, naval aviator, 1951. Commanding officer United States Ship Dubuque, 1972-1974, United States Ship Tripoli, 1974-1975. Deputy manager anti-submarine warfare systems project Naval Material Command, 1975-1976.
Commander anti-submarine warfare wing United States Pacific Fleet, 1976-1978. Director aviation programs division Office of Chief of Naval Operations, 1978-1979. Vice Commander Naval Air Systems Command, 1979-1981.
Assistant deputy chief naval operations for air warfare, 1981-1983. Commander Naval Reserve Force, 1983-1987. Director Naval Reserve, 1983-1987, retired, 1987.
Consultant, 1987-1990. Director maritime warfare systems McDonnell Douglas Aerospace, 1990-1996.
Duty, Honor and Country, Fiscal Conservative and Social Conservative
Member United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Association Naval Aviation, Navy League United States, Naval Order United States.
Outgoing, humble, honest to the core, loving human being.
Married Theodosia Ann Suman, December 20, 1950. Children: Charles John, David Fuller, Suzanne Ellen.