Background
Philbin, Edward James was born on August 7, 1932 in New York City. Son of Harry B. and Carlotta Isabel (Matthews-Kratz) Philbin.
commissioner engineer military officer legal educator
Philbin, Edward James was born on August 7, 1932 in New York City. Son of Harry B. and Carlotta Isabel (Matthews-Kratz) Philbin.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, San Diego State University, 1957. Juris Doctor summa cum laude, University San Diego, 1965. Distinguished graduate, Air War College, 1978.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1957; advanced through grades to major general, United States Air Force, 1986; research director research forces policy board, Department Defense, 1980; deputy assistant secretary defense, research affairs, Department Defense, 1981-1984; commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission, 1984-1990; chairman, Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, 1990-1993; commissioner, Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, since 1993; design research engineer, General Dynamics, San Diego, 1957-1960; physicist, senior physicist, General Dynamics, San Diego, 1960-1966; attorney, Hecsh, Hegner & Philbin, San Diego, 1966-1970; associate professor, assistant dean Law School, U. San Diego, 1970-1973; professor of law, University San Diego, 1973-1985. Visiting professor international law Air War College, 1978-1979.
Trustee San Diego Aerospace Museum, 1968-1970. President Air Force Association, SanDiego, 1968-1970. Board of trustees Air War College Alumni, since 1993.
Member Navy League United States (director 1974-1977), Reserve Officers Association, National Guard Association of the United States, California Bar Association, San Diego County Bar Association, Royal Air Force Club, Army Navy Club, International Club, Theta Chi.