John Douglas Woodruff

Background

Woodruff, John Douglas was born on February 12, 1944 in Bonham, Texas, United States. Son of Alexander Campbell and Lois Kathryn (Turner) Woodruff.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Sociology/Psychology, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, Commerce, 1966. Graduate with distinction, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, 1966. Master of Science in Education, University Southern California, 1970.

Graduate with distinction, Air Command and Staff College, 1977. United States Air Force exchange student, United States Army War College, 1981.

Career

Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1966; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Air Force Air Rescue Svc., 1990; commander, United States Air Force Air Rescue Svc., McClellan Air Force Base, California, 1990-1993; vice commander, 314th Airlift Wing, Little Rock, 1993-1995; field service manager, American Red Cross, Little Rock, since 1995. Adjunct instructor psychology Golden Gate U., Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, 1975-1976. Committee chairman Secretary of Air Force's Blue Ribbon Panel on Space, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, 1988.

Achievements

• John Douglas Woodruff has been listed as a noteworthy association administrator, officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Military sponsor for civic leader program Military Affairs Committee, Abilene, Texas, 1982-1983, Logstar Civilian Honorary Commander Program, Sacramento, 1990-1993. Member Community Council, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 1993-1995. Member Air Force Association (Citation of Honor 1989), Airlift/Tanker Association, Air Rescue Association, Jolly Green Pilots Association, Order of Daedalians.

Interests

• Avocations: antique refinishing and restoration, military history.

Connections

Married Carol Lynne Thompson, June 11, 1966. Children: Keith Byron, Jill Marie, David Kent.

Father:

Alexander Campbell Woodruff

Mother:

Lois Kathryn (Turner) Woodruff

Spouse:

Carol Lynne Thompson

child:

Jill Marie Woodruff

child:

Keith Byron Woodruff

child:

David Kent Woodruff