Background
Arnold, John Edward was born on February 5, 1941 in Melbourne, Australia. Came to the United States, 1962. Son of Ted Adamson and Helen Ruth (Down) Arnold.
Arnold, John Edward was born on February 5, 1941 in Melbourne, Australia. Came to the United States, 1962. Son of Ted Adamson and Helen Ruth (Down) Arnold.
Student, Melbourne University, 1961. Student, Foothill College, 1963. Student, Utah State University, 1964.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Arizona, 1967. Master of Science in Systems Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1974. Master of Science in Systems Management, University Southern California, 1977.
Enlisted United States Air Force, since 1964, advanced through grades to colonel, 1986, aircraft Commander, chief safety 347 tactical airlift squadron Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, 1970-1972, systems flight test project engineer Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1974-1978, chief mission plans 8th special operations squadron Hurlburt Field, Florida, 1978-1981, deputy chief. United States Military Mission to Zaire Kinshasa, 1981-1984, exchange officer Australian Joint Services Staff College Canberra, 1985, deputy special assistant special operations deputy chief staff research development and acquisition Washington, 1985-1987. Assistant special operations programs, chief special operations division Office of Assistant Sec Air Force for Acquisition, since 1987.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Society Mechanical Engineering, Air Force Association, Theta Tau.
Married Diana Pearl McGraw, November 21, 1973. Children: Lori Lynn, Lisa Ruth.
