James Edward McAdoo

Background

McAdoo, James Edward was born on March 27, 1929 in Meridian, Mississippi, United States. Son of James Robert and Maggie Lou (Cloar) McAd.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1951.

Career

Commissioned officer United States Air Force, 1951, advanced through ranks to major general, 1981. Vice Commander 403rd Tactical Airlift Wing, Selfridge, Michigan, 1973-1974. Commander 514th Military Airlift Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, 1974-1976.

Deputy to chief Air Force Reserve, Washington, 1976-1979. Commander 14th Air Force, Dobbins Air Force Base, Georgia, 1979-1982. Vice Commander Air Force Reserve, Robins Air Force Base, 1982-1986.

Commander 14th Air Force, Dobbins Air Force Base, 1986-1988. Retired, 1988.

Achievements

• James Edward McAdoo has been listed as a noteworthy air force officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Air Force Association, Reserve Officer Association, 14th Air Force Association, Order of Daedalians.

Interests

• Avocations: golf; raquetball.

Connections

Married Wanda Lorene Howell, March 22, 1957 (deceased 1983). Children– Susan Ellen, James Robert. Married Nola M. Hayes, June 22, 1985.