Background
Souder, Charles Curtis was born on February 1, 1952 in Great Lakes, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Ellsworth and Lois Lorraine (Sadek) Souder.
Souder, Charles Curtis was born on February 1, 1952 in Great Lakes, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Ellsworth and Lois Lorraine (Sadek) Souder.
Bachelor of Science in Oceanography, United States Naval Academy, 1975; Master of Arts in International Security and Strategic Studies, United States Naval War College, 1989; Master of Science in Management, Salve Regina College, 1990.
Enlisted, United States Navy, 1970; commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1975; advanced through grades to commander, United States Navy, 1991; main propoulsion assistant United States Ship Reeves (CG-24), United States Navy, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii., 1976-1978; combat information center officer United States Ship Hewitt (Doctor of Divinity-966), United States Navy, San Diego, 1978-1980; flag Lieutenant Commander Naval Forces Marianas, United States Navy, Guam, 1980-1982; combat systems officer United States Ship George Philip (FFG-12), United States Navy, San Diego, 1983-1984; operations officer Commander Destroyer Squadron 31, United States Navy, San Diego, 1985-1987; Executive officer, United States Ship Curts (FFG-38) United States Navy, Yokosuka, Japan, 1987-1988; committee plans and operations officer, Defense Comm. Agency, Washington, 1989-1991; action officer, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, since 1991.
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Member American Philatelic Society, Naval Academy Alumni Association, Naval War College Alumni Association.
Married Barbara Jill Bang (divorced 1988). Children: Lanette Rebecca, Dane Charles. Married Shirley Ann Boyle, April 30, 1988.