Background
Goodrich, David Michael was born on November 16, 1936 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Glenn Michael and Beatrice L. (Lanaux) Goodrich.
Goodrich, David Michael was born on November 16, 1936 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Glenn Michael and Beatrice L. (Lanaux) Goodrich.
Bachelor of Science, United States Air Force Academy, 1959. Graduate, University Phillippines, 1962. Master of Arts in International Relations, University of California at Los Angeles, 1967.
Commissioned Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1959; advanced through grades to major general, United States Air Force, 1987; political military affairs action officer, Office of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1972-1974; deputy commander operations, deputy commander logistics, chief maintenance, United States Air Force, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, 1974-1976; special assistant to chief of staff, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Belgium, 1976-1978; vice wing commander, then commander 86th tactical fighter wing, United States Air Force, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, 1978-1980; wing commander 50th tactical fighter wing, United States Air Force, Hahn Air Base, Germany, 1980-1982; chief directors staff group, Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, 1982; Air Force assistant to chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1982-1983; deputy director operations, National Military Command Center, Washington, 1983-1984; deputy director, Defense Mapping Agency, Washington, 1984-1985; commander 24th Air Division, North America Air Defense Command, Griffiss Air Force Base, New York, 1985-1988; assistant deputy chief of staff programs & resources, United States Air Force, Washington, 1988-1989; commandant, Industrial College Armed Forces, Washington, 1989-1991; retired, 1991. Executive director World Affairs Council, San Antonio.
President Youth Athletic Association, Belgium, 1976-1978. Member United States Air Force Academy Association of Graduates (founding member, president), Red River Valley Fighter Pilots' Association (founding member).
Married Catherine Ann Livingstone, May 29, 1965. Children: David M. Junior, Michelle M., Alison E.