Joseph Barbour Wilkinson

Background

Wilkinson,, Joseph Barbour was born on December 1, 1930 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Barbour and Anne (Murray) Wilkinson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1952. Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1960. Master of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1961.

Student, Armed Forces Staff College, 1966. Student, National War College, 1972. Master of Science in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1972.

Career

Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1952, advanced through grades to vice admiral, 1985. Served on (United States Ship Pittsburgh), 1952-1953. In flight training Pensacola, Florida, 1953-1954.

With (Fighter Squadron 92, Attack Squadron 96), 1954-1958, (Attack Squadron 72), Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, 1961-1964. Executive officer, commanding officer (Attack Squadron 94, Naval Air Station), Lemoore, California, 1966-1968. Deputy project manager (F-14B/ F15 Joint Engine Project), Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, 1968-1970.

Project manager (A6/EA-6 Aircraft), Washington, 1972-1976. Assistant chief of staff and deputy chief of naval education and training Pensacola, Florida, 1976-1978. Deputy Commander for plans and programs (Naval Air Systems Command, Department Navy), Washington, 1978-1982.

Commander Pacific Missile Test Center, Point Mugu, California, 1982-1984. Vice Commander Naval Air Systems Command, 1984-1985, Commander, since 1985.

Membership

Member Association Naval Aviation, United States Naval Institute.

Connections

Married Jane Carlyle Pohl, December 28, 1953. 1 child, Mary Judith.

Father:

Joseph Barbour Wilkinson,

Mother:

Anne (Murray) Wilkinson,

Spouse:

Jane Carlyle Pohl

child:

Mary Judith Wilkinson,