Background
Skaff, Joseph John was born on June 13, 1930 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of Michael Joseph and Zahia Skaff.
military officer State agency administrator
Skaff, Joseph John was born on June 13, 1930 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of Michael Joseph and Zahia Skaff.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1955. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1968.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army, 1955; commanded 1/27 FA battalion, 1968-1969; advanced through grades to major general. Deputy director international negotiations, United States Army Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1979-1981; member of staff and faculty, United States Military Academy, 1972-1976; also deputy commissioner, United States delegate Standing Consultative Commission, Geneva, 1979-1981; deputy director operations readiness and mobilization, Headquarters Department Army, Washington, 1981-1983; deputy commander/chief staff, United States Army in Japan, 1982-1984; deputy commanding general, commanding general, 1st United States Army, Fort Devens, Massachusetts, 1985-1989; adjutant general West Virginia, 1st United States Army, Fort Devens, Massachusetts, 1989-1995; cabinet secretary military affairs public safety, West Virginia, 1989-1997.
Associate member Lutheran Church. Member Association Graduates United States Military Academy, Association United States Army, Adjunct Generals Association United States, National Guard Association United States, Fellowship Christian Athletes (regional board), Union Mission Ministries (member board).
Married Maree A. Fleming, August 4, 1957. Children: Joseph M., Lynn M. Johnson, Gregory M., Nancy E. Kochman.