Background
Downer, Lee Alan was born on May 12, 1941 in New York City. Son of Leo H. and Louise M. (Young) Downer.
Downer, Lee Alan was born on May 12, 1941 in New York City. Son of Leo H. and Louise M. (Young) Downer.
Bachelor in Military Science, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1964. Master in Political Science, Auburn University, Montgomery, Alabama, 1976.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1964; advanced through grades to brigadier general, United States Air Force, 1990; combat pilot 152 missions, United States Air Force, Danang Air Base, South Vietnam, 1966-1967; staff officer, Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington, 1976-1980; commander, 421 Tactical Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah., 1980-1984; fellow, Royal College Defense Studies, London, 1985; staff officer, United States Air Force Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Federal Republic Germany, 1986-1988; commander, 20th Tactical Fighter Wing, Upper Heyford, United Kingdom, 1988-1990; inspector general, Headquarters United States Air Force Europe, Ramstein Air Base, 1990-1991; commander, 7440th Composite Wing, United States Air Force Turkey, Operation Desert Storm, Incirlik Air Base, 1991; deputy chief of staff for operations, Headquarters 2d Allied Tactical Air Force, Royal Air Force Rheindahlen, Mönchengladbach, Federal Republic Germany, since 1991.
Member Air Force Association, American Air Mail Society, Order of Daedalians.
Married Barbara J. Horth, February 10, 1968. Children: Kelley Ann, Kristen M.