Gerald Leland Buckner

Background

Buckner, Gerald Leland was born on January 10, 1953 in Shelby, North Carolina, United States. Son of Floyd Leland and Nancy Lee (Hill) Buckner.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Basic Science, United States Military Academy, 1975. Ma in Management, Webster University, 1981. Graduate, Squadron Officer School, 1983.

Master of Science in Space Technology, Florida Institute of Technology, 1985. Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering, United States Air Force Institute Technology, 1987.

Career

Commissioned 2d. lieutenant United States Army, 1975, advanced through grades to major, 1987, 2d. lieutenant, Vulcan platoon leader Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1975—1976. Redeye section leader, 1977. Battery executive officer, 1978.

Battery Commander Camp Stanley, Republic of Korea, 1979—1980. Captain, branch chief Fort Bliss, Texas, 1980—1981. Captain United States Air Force Savannah River Laboratory, Aiken, South Carolina, 1981—1982.

Captain, nuclear research program manager Air Force Technology Applications Center, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, 1982—1985. Instructor algebra, physical science Brevard Community College, 1983—1985. Staff nuclear physicist United States Air Force Inspection and Safety Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, 1987.

Achievements

• Gerald Leland Buckner has been listed as a noteworthy mathematics educator, military officer, nuclear engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Citrus Council Girl Scouts America, 1982—1985. Member of American Nuclear Society, National Space Society, Association Graduates, Air Force Association.

Connections

Married Linda Marie Johnan, June 7, 1975. Children: Kara, Andrew, Matthew.