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Running, Nels was born in Missoula, Montana, United States.
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Nels Running, American Air force officer. Avocations: racquetball, skiing, running, hunting, golf.
M C. Member Air Force Association, Air Force Academy Alumni Association (board directors 1971-1975), Korean American Friendship Association (director) 1994-1995), Order of Daedalians, Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association.
Education
Bachelor of Science, United States Air Force Academy, 1964; postgraduate, George Washington University, 1978-1979.
Career
Commission Second lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1964; advanced through grades to major general, United States Air Force, 1992; pilot F4E, left wing position, operations officer, United States Air Force Thunderbirds, 1973-1974; commander 26th tactical fighter aggressor squadron, United States Air Force, Clark AB, The Philippines, 1980-1981; deputy commander operations, vice commander 8th tactical fighter wing, United States Air Force, Kunsan AB, Korea, 1981-1982; chief house liaison officer Office of Secretary, United States Air Force, Washington, 1982-1984; director inspection, headquarters Pacific Air Forces, United States Air Force, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, 1984-1985; commander 8th tactical fighter wing, United States Air Force, Kunsan AB, Korea, 1985-1986; deputy director international programs, headquarters, United States Air Force, Washington, 1986-1988; deputy director international negotiations The Joint Staff, United States Air Force, Washington, 1988-1990; director plans, policy, doctrine, simulations and analysis, United States Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, 1990-1992; deputy chief of staff, United Nations Command, Seoul, Korea, 1992-1995; vice commander 12th Air Force and Air Force Component, United States Southern Command, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, 1995-1997; retired, 1997.
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Member Air Force Association, Air Force Academy Alumni Association (board directors 1971-1975), Korean American Friendship Association (director) 1994-1995), Order of Daedalians, Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association.
