Background
Rodero, Joseph Santiago was born on December 16, 1941 in San Sebastian, Spain. Son of Santiago and Flora (Barainca) Rodero. came to the United States, 1951.
Rodero, Joseph Santiago was born on December 16, 1941 in San Sebastian, Spain. Son of Santiago and Flora (Barainca) Rodero. came to the United States, 1951.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Manhattan College, 1964; Master of Science, University of Southern California, 1970; postgraduate, National War College, Washington, 1981-1982.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1964;
advanced through grades to colonel, United States Air Force
vice commander, 56th Tactical Training Wing, McDill Air Force Base, Florida, 1984;
assistant chief of staff plans and programs, United States Air Force Europe, Ramstein, Federal Republic of Germany, 1984-1985;
vice commander, 316th Air Division, Ramstein, 1985-1986;
commander, 86th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ramstein, 1986-1987;
assistant chief of staff operations, Allied Air Forces Control Europe, Ramstein, 1987-1990;
retired, United States Air Force, 1990;
principal scientist, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers in Europe Technology Center, The Hague, The Netherlands, 1990-1991;
senior principal scientist, head Air C2 branch, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers in Europe Technology Center, The Hague, 1991-1996;
senior principal scientist, head Air C2 branch, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Cons. Command and Control Agency, The Hague, since 1996. Chairman Innovative Studies Group United States Air Force, Washington, 1982-1983.
Chairman North Atlantic Treaty Organization Research Study Group 16, Brussels, since 1992.
Chairman United States German Community Board, Ramstein, 1985-1986. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior), Armed Forces Comm. and Electronics Association, Order of Daedalians, Air Force Association, MENSA.
Married Carole Ann Elkin, August 16, 1969. 1 child, Elisa Marie.