Background
Nikides, Bill was born on December 16, 1954 in New York City. Son of Diomides and Martha Nikides.
Nikides, Bill was born on December 16, 1954 in New York City. Son of Diomides and Martha Nikides.
Bachelor in History, The Citadel, 1977. Master of Arts in European History, Webster University, 1986. Postgraduate, Florida State University, since 1990.
Postgraduate, Samford University, since 1994.
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1977; advanced through grades to major, United States Air Force, 1988; chief target intelligence branch, 23 Tactical Fighter Wing/Headquarters Rapid Deployment Air Force, Alexandria, Louisiana, Sumter, South Carolina., 1978-1980, 80-83; intelligence instructor, The North Atlantic Treaty Organization School, Oberammergau, Germany, 1983-1985; master instructor/supervisor, Air Intelligence School, Denver, 1985-1987; chief special program/covert targeting, Headquarters Tactical Air Command, Hampton, Virginia, 1987-1990; chief of intelligence, 325 Fighter Wing, Panama City, Florida, 1990-1993; chief of intelligence, 4440 Composite Wing, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1992; chief electronic combat targeting, Headquarters Center Air Forces, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1991; target intelligence flight commander, 12th Air Force, Tucson, Arizona, 1993-1994.
Counselor Special Olympics, Panama City, 1990-1993. Guest teacher Panama City Public Schools, 1992. Member American History Association, American Society Church Historians, Air Force Association, Phi Alpha Theta.
Married Cheryl Ocilla Meredith, May 21, 1977. Children: Meredith Irene, Mary Elizabeth, Martha Leigh.