Background
Burke, Kelly Howard was born on June 7, 1929 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of Kelly Howard and Vesta (Trussell) Burke.
air force officer business executive
Burke, Kelly Howard was born on June 7, 1929 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of Kelly Howard and Vesta (Trussell) Burke.
Bachelor of Science in History, Auburn University, 1952. Master of Science in International Relations, George Washington University, 1968. Postgraduate, Naval War College, 1968.
Postgraduate, Royal Air Force Staff College, 1971. Postgraduate, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1965.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1953;
advanced through grades to Lieutenant general, United States Air Force, 1979;
commander 379th Bomb Wing, Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan, 1973-1974;
commander 2d Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, 1974-1975;
deputy chief of staff/plans, SAC, 1975-1978;
director operational requirements, Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington, 1978-1979;
deputy chief of staff/research, development and acquisition, Headquarters United States Air Force, 1979-1982;
retired, 1982;
Chairman of the Board, Stafford, Burke and Hecker, Inc., Alexandria, VA., 1982. Board directors Singer Company, Tiger International Inc., Flying Tigers Line Inc., Orbital Sciences Corporation, Phoenix Numerics Inc. Consultant White House Science Office, National Research Council, Defense Science Board, Science Advisory Board, others.
Frequent lecturer.
Member National Space Club, National Aviation Club.
Married Denny Ray Hosey, December 30, 1951. Children: Bethany, Patricia, Kelly Howard, III.