Background
Pitman, Charles H. was born on October 20, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Carol Latshaw and Anita (Schnurr) Pitman.
Pitman, Charles H. was born on October 20, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Carol Latshaw and Anita (Schnurr) Pitman.
Bachelor of Science in Business, Troy State University, Montgomery, Alabama, 1974.
Enlisted United States Marine Corps, 1952, advanced through grades to colonel, 1976, program appraiser Office of Secretary of Navy Washington, 1976-1978, commanding officer Marine Aircraft Group 36 Okinawa, Japan, 1978-1979, chairman staff group Joint Chiefs of Staff Washington, 1979-1981, commanding officer Marine Aviation Training Support Group Pensacola, Florida, 1981-1982, assistant chief of staff, C-5, Republic of Korea/United States Combined Forces Command Seoul, Korea, 1982-1984, assistant wing Commander 3d Marine Aircraft Wing El Toro, California, 1984-1985, commanding general 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Okinawa, Japan, 1985-1987, deputy chief of staff for aviation, Headquarters Washington, since 1987. Member, tow pilot Warrenton (Virginia) Soaring Center, since 1987.
Board directors National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, Florida, 1981-1982. Member The Navy and Marine Association (trustee since 1988), Naval Helicopter Association (Golden Helix award 1987), Marine Corps Aviation Association, Association Naval Aviation, The Daedalians, Army and Navy Club, Army Navy Country Club (Arlington, Virginia).
Married January 14, 1956 (divorced April 1980). Children: Charles H. Junior, Mary C., Thomas A., Nancy A. Married Shaunee Kay Smith, May 30, 1980.