Background
Woodyard, Bruce Leroy was born on November 16, 1958 in Red Oak, Iowa, United States. Son of Earl C. Woodyard and Olive L. Michael.
Woodyard, Bruce Leroy was born on November 16, 1958 in Red Oak, Iowa, United States. Son of Earl C. Woodyard and Olive L. Michael.
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology, Central Missouri State University, 1981. Master of Arts in National Security, Naval Postgraduate School, 1993.
Ensign United States Navy, 1982, advanced through grades to Commander, 1997, with detachment operations Mayport, Florida, 1984-1986, instructor North Island, California, 1987-1990, detachment officer in charge Barbers Pt., Hawaii, 1990-1992, head department Mayport, 1994-1996, strategic planner Chief of Naval Operations Washington, since 1997. Federal executive fellow The Rand Corporation, Santa Monica, California, 1996-1997.
Member Center Missouri State University alumni Association, United States Naval Institute, Naval Helicopter Association.
Married Janet C. Kowal, March 1, 1986. Children: Holly E., Rebecca K.