Edward Burton Westermann

Background

Westermann, Edward Burton was born on November 18, 1961 in Temple, Texas, United States. Son of Francis X. and Suzann Westermann.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Air Force Academy, 1984. Master of Arts in European History, Florida State University, 1992. Master of Arts, School Advanced Airpower Studies, Maxwell Air Force Base, 1997.

Doctor of Philosophy in European History, University North Carolina, 2000.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1984, advanced through grades to colonel. Exchange instructor pilot with German air force Hubschraubertransportgeschwader 64, Ahlhorn, Germany, 1988—1991. Assistant professor history United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, 1992—1995.

Strategy development officer Headquarters European Command, Stuttgart, Germany, 2000—2002. Professor comparative military theory School Advance Air and Space Studies, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, since 2002. Senior military professor United States Air Force Academy, 2006—2008.

Commander United States Air Force, Basic Military Training, since 2008. Professor hist Texas A & M, San Antonio. Selected member international advisory panel Royal Air force Center for Air Power Studies, 2007.

Achievements

• Edward Burton Westermann has been listed as a noteworthy military officer, analyst, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Society Military History (Mancado prize 2002), American History Association, German Studies Association, Daedalians (life), Phi Alpha Theta.

Connections

Married Brigitte Angelika Engel, December 16, 1991. Children: Sarah E, Marie-Louise.

Father:

Francis X.

Mother:

Suzann Westermann

Spouse:

Brigitte Angelika Engel

child:

Marie-Louise Westermann

child:

Sarah E. Westermann