Background
Borling, John Lorin was born on March 24, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Gustav and Vivian K. (Strietelmeir) Borling.
Borling, John Lorin was born on March 24, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Gustav and Vivian K. (Strietelmeir) Borling.
Bachelor of Science, United States Airforce Academy, 1963; graduate, Armed Forces Staff College, 1975; graduate, National War College, 1980; graduate, Harvard University, 1991; White House fellow, Harvard University, 1974.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1963;
advanced through grades to major general, United States Air Force, 1989;
prisoner of war, United States Air Force, North Vietnam, 1966-1973;
fighter pilot, commander, United States Air Force, 1974-1980;
assistant director operations Headquarters Pentagon, United States Air Force, Washington, 1981-1982;
commander 86th Combat Support Group, United States Air Force, Ramstein, Germany, 1982-1983;
commander 86th Fighter Group, United States Air Force, Ramstein, Germany, 1983-1984;
Executive officer to COS North Atlantic Treaty Organization, United States Air Force, Mons, Belgium, 1984-1986;
deputy plans/analysis Headquarters/SAC Jt. Stategic Target Planning Staff, United States Air Force, Omaha, 1986-1987;
commander Headquarters 57th Air Division, United States Air Force, Minot, North Dakota, 1987-1988;
deputy operations Headquarters SAC, United States Air Force, Omaha, 1988-1991;
director operational reg(s) Headquarters, Pentagon, 1991-1992;
deputy chief of staff, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Norway, 1992-1994;
chief of staff, senior United States military officer in Scandinavia, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Norway, 1994-1996;
president, Chief Executive Officer, United Way, Chicago, since 1997. Member Armed Forces Policy Council, Chgo, Council Foreign Rels., Chicago Committee.
Member of advisory committee Illinois Fatherhood Initiative, Chicago.
Founder, charter member Ramstein Council International Relations, 1983. Vice president, board directors Opera Omaha, 1988—1991. Treasurer, board directors White House Fellow Foundation, since 1991.
Advisory board Stanton Chase International, Maritime Trust Company. Board governors Chicago Military Academy. Board directors National Jazz Museum, 2000.
Vice-chairman Chicago Memorial Day Parade Committee, 2000. Chairman, advisory board Synthonics, 2009. Chairman Medal Honor Society, 2009.
Member Chicago Crime Commission. With Chicago Host Communications. Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Air Force Association, Association Graduates United States Air Force Academy, Commercial Club Chicago, Daedalians.
Married Myrna Lee Holmstedt, June 22, 1963. Children: Lauren, Megan.