Background
Olson, James Robert was born on November 23, 1940 in Columbus, Nebraska, United States. Son of Robert August and Jean Elizabeth Olson.
Olson, James Robert was born on November 23, 1940 in Columbus, Nebraska, United States. Son of Robert August and Jean Elizabeth Olson.
Student, United States Naval Academy, 1962. Bachelor, University Nebraska, 1965. Master of Arts, Center Michigan University, 1977.
Diploma, National Defense University, 1981.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1965, advanced through grades to Commander, 1980. With Southwest Pacific, Philippines and Vietnam. Space system operations sub-specialist, 1982.
Retired, 1983; senior system engineer General Electric Space Systems Division, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1983—1992. Member faculty Defense Intelligence School, 1970—1971. Member Naval Inspector General Staff, 1982.
Member facultyDef. Intelligence School, 1970-1971. Member Naval Inspector General Staff, 1982. Member National Rifle Association (life), Veterans of Foreign Wars (life), Southwest Florida Sportsman"s Association, Florida Sport Shooting Association (life), Rlwy. and Locomotive History Society (life), Colorado Railroad History Foundation (life), VASA Order of America, Peace River Power Squadron, Punta Gorda Sailing.
1 child, Eric Robert.