Background
Macke, Richard Chester was born on January 4, 1938 in Freeport, Illinois, United States. Son of Chester O'Dell and Eileen Joan (Schoenhard) Macke.
Macke, Richard Chester was born on January 4, 1938 in Freeport, Illinois, United States. Son of Chester O'Dell and Eileen Joan (Schoenhard) Macke.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1960; Master of Science, Naval Postgraduate School, 1972.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1960; advanced through grades to admiral, United States Navy, 1994; Executive officer United States Ship Nimitz, United States Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, 1979-1981; commander United States Ship Dwight D. Eisenhower, United States Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, 1984-1986; commander Carrier Group Two, United States Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, 1988-1990; director J6 joint staff, 1991-1992; director joint chiefs of staff, 1992-1994; commander Carrier Group Four, United States Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, 1990-1991; commander United States Ship Camden, United States Navy, Bremerton, Washington, 1981-1983; executive assistant naval operations staff, United States Navy, Washington, 1983-1984; commander naval space command, United States Navy, Dahlgren, Virginia, 1986-1988; 16th commander in chief, United States Pacific Command, Camp Her Majesty Smith, Hawaii., since 1994.
Member Society Experimental Test Pilots, Armed Forces Comm and Elect Association, Professional Golfers American.
Married Janet McKenzie, August 15, 1960 (divorced 1976). Children: Susan Marie, Cheryl Lynn. Married Barbara Eileen Gabbe, February 22, 1969.
Children: Belinda Lee, Melissa Rae.