Charles E. Franklin

Background

Franklin, Charles E. was born on July 17, 1938 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Minnie (Parsons) Franklin.

Education

Student, Auburn U. Bachelor of Science in Mech. Engineering, Georgia Institute Technology, 1961; Master of Science in Aeromech. Engineering, Air Force Institute Technology, 1967.

Career

Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1961; advanced through grades to major general, United States Air Force project officer, project engineer, Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory, Edwards, California, 1962-1965; nuclear research officer, reactor engineer, United States Atomic Energy Commission, Germantown, Maryland., 1967-1971; deputy director, propulsion engineer B-1 program, program manager for advanced strategic air launh missile flight test program, Ramjet/Laser division, Air Force Aero Propulsion Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio., 1971-1976; inspector, Office of Inspector General, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland., 1976-1978; program director, A-10 Program, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio., 1978-1982; student, National War College, Fort McNair, 1982-1983; director plans and programs, deputy chief of staff, systems, Headquarters Air Force Specialty Code, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland., 1983-1984; deputy commander.tactical systems, Headquarters Electronic Systems Division, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, 1985-1986; commander, Rome Air Development Center, Griffiss Air Force Base, New York, 1986-1988; program director, Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, 1988-1991; program Executive officer tactical and airlift programs, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, since 1991.

Achievements

• Charles E. Franklin has been listed as a noteworthy Career officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Air Force Association.

Interests

• Avocations: snow skiing, golf, bird watching.

Connections

Married Donna Byrd, August 1958 (divorced). 1 child, Denise Marie. Married Linda Hrbacek, March 19, 1966.

Children: Heather Lynne, Kimberly Anne.

Father:

Minnie (Parsons) F. Franklin

Spouse:

Donna Byrd

Spouse:

Linda Hrbacek

child:

Denise Marie Franklin

child:

Kimberly Anne Franklin

child:

Heather Lynne Franklin