Background
Ballard, Jack Stokes was born on July 23, 1928 in Gravette, Arkansas, United States. Son of Freeman Stokes and Chloe Katherine (Clarry) Ballard.
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Originally issued in 1981 by the U.S. Office of Air Force History. Profusely illustrated with maps, charts and photographs throughout. An innovative adaptation of existing aircraft, the gunship was used to interdict enemy reinforcements and protect friendly villages, bases, and forces, especially at night. Ballard's book describes how the fixed-wing gunship evolved from a modified cargo aircraft to a sophisticated weapons system with considerable firepower. The author highlights the tactics, key decisions, and the constant need for adaptation.
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Military historian engineering educator writer
Ballard, Jack Stokes was born on July 23, 1928 in Gravette, Arkansas, United States. Son of Freeman Stokes and Chloe Katherine (Clarry) Ballard.
Bachelor of Science in Education, University Arkansas, 1950. Master of Arts, University Southern California, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1974.
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Air Force, 1954, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1974, retired, 1980. Teacher Coalinga & Whittier High Schools, California, 1951-1954. Training and personnel officer United States Air Force, Travis Air Force Base, 1954—1956, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, 1956—1959.
Associate professor air science Occidental College, Los Angeles, 1959-1964. Assistant professor history United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1964-1969. Senior tng advisor Korean Air Force Training Wing, Taejon, Republic of Korea, 1969-1970.
Air force historian Office of Air Force History, Washington, 1970-1974. Chief plans and requirement division Lowry Technology Training Center, Denver, 1974-1980. Chief strategic system training Martin Marietta Corporation, 1980-1992.
Instructor history University Maryland, Alaska, 1958-1959, University Maryland, Taejon, Korea, 1969-1970. Adjunct instructor history University Colorado, Colorado Springs, 1977-1983, University Colorado, Denver, 1983-1987.
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President Occidental College Faculty Club, 1962-1963. Chairman Advisory Council School Improvement, Littleton, Colorado, 1984-1989. Secretary Large School District Accountability Council, Denver, 1988-1989.
Elected school board directors Littleton Public Schools, 1991. President Littleton School Board, 1995-1999. Recognized as Colorado All-State School Board member, 1996.
Board directors Friends of Fort Logan, 2000-2003, 2006-2007. Chairman board directors Friends of History Fort Logan, 2004-2005. Board directors History Littleton, Inc., 2004-2007.
Member Arapahoe County Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, 2000-2001. Member Organization American Historians, Western History Association, Air Force History Foundation, Colorado History Society, Air Force Association (secretary Mile High chapter 1988), Lions (president Littleton 1996-1997).
Married Arleda Anne Greenwood, February 21, 1954. Children: Kenneth Stokes, Donald Steven, Cheryl Anne.