Background
Foster, James Howard was born on April 30, 1947 in Wharton, Texas, United States. Son of Wallace Milton and Bessie Myrle (Hoover) Foster.
Foster, James Howard was born on April 30, 1947 in Wharton, Texas, United States. Son of Wallace Milton and Bessie Myrle (Hoover) Foster.
Bachelor of Science in Biology/Chemistry, Sam Houston State University, 1969; Doctor of Dental Surgery, University Texas, Houston, 1973.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1970; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Air Force, 1993; staff dental officer, United States Air Force, Myrtle Beach (South Carolina.) Air Force Base, 1977-1979; staff dental officer Hickam Air Force Base, United States Air Force, Honolulu, 1979-1982; resident in oral and maxillofacial surgery, University Texas Dental Branch, Houston, 1982-1986; oral surgeon, chief professional services, Chanute Air Force Base, United States Air Force, Rantoul, Illinois, 1986; also quality assurance coordinator, member resident teaching staff, United States Air Force, Rantoul officer in charge oral surgery out-patient clinic, Lackland Air Force Base, Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio department chairman oral surgery, 3rd Medical Center, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. commander, 3rd Medical Operations Squadron director clinical operations, 3d Medical Group, 1994; director clinical operations, 82d Medical Operations Squadron, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Member teaching staff oral and maxillofacial surgery residents Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio.
Member American Dental Association, American Association Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Texas Dental Association, Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Sigma Delta.
Married Donna Jean Ahlers, June 7, 1975. Children: Jason Alan, Jessica Elaine, Jamie Michelle.