Background
Coffinger, Maralin Katharyne was born on July 5, 1935 in Ogden, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Cleo Russell and Katharyne Frances (McGovern) Morse.
Coffinger, Maralin Katharyne was born on July 5, 1935 in Ogden, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Cleo Russell and Katharyne Frances (McGovern) Morse.
Bachelor, Arizona State University, 1957. Master of Arts, Arizona State University, 1962. Diploma, Armed Forces Staff College, 1972.
Diploma, National War College, 1977. Postgraduate, Institute for Higher Defense Studies, 1985.
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1963; advanced through grades to brigadier general, United States Air Force, 1985; base commander, deputy base commander, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska., 1977-1979; base commander, Norton Air Force Base, San Bernardino, California, 1979-1982; chairman special and incentive pays, Office of Secretary Defense, Pentagon, Washington, 1982-1983; deputy director personnel programs, United States Air Force Headquarters, Pentagon, Washington, 1983-1985; command director, North America Air Defense, Combat Operations, Cheyenne Mountain Complex, Colorado, 1985-1986; director personnel plans, United States Air Force Headquarters, Pentagon, Washington, 1986-1989; retired, United States Air Force, 1989; director software products operations, Walsh America, 1992-1994.
Member Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, 1954—1963. Principal flutist Sonoran Wind Quartet, Scottsdale Community Orchestra Band, Scottsdale Concert Band. Keynote speaker, member dedication ceremonies Vietnam Memorial Committee, Phoenix, 1990.
Member National Association of Female Executives, Air Force Association (veterinary/retiree council, president Sky Harbor chapter 1990), Military Officers' Association American, Maricopa County Sheriff's Executive Posse, Arizona State University Alumni Association (Professional Excellence award 1981), National Association Uniformed Services, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Joe Foss Institute (advisory board).