Background
Oppedahl, Phillip Edward was born on September 17, 1935 in Renwick, Iowa, United States. Son of Edward and Isadore Hannah (Gangstead) Oppedahl.
Oppedahl, Phillip Edward was born on September 17, 1935 in Renwick, Iowa, United States. Son of Edward and Isadore Hannah (Gangstead) Oppedahl.
Bachelor of Science in Naval Science, Navy Postgraduate School, 1963. Master of Science in Nuclear Physics, Navy Postgraduate School, 1971. Master of Science in Systems Management, University South Carolina, 1978.
August 1989); children: Gary Lynn, Tamra Sue, Sue Ann, Lisa Kay. Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1956, advanced through grades to captain, 1977. With Airborne Early Warning Squadron, 1957-1959, Anti-Submarine Squadron, 1959-1965.
Assistant navigator United States Ship Coral Sea, 1965-1967.
Basic jet flight instructor, 1967-1969. Student Armed Forces Staff College, 1971.
Test group director Defense Nuclear Agency, 1972-1974. Weapons officer United States Ship Oriskany, 1974-1976.
Program manager for armament Naval Air Systems Command, Washington, 1977-1979.
Test director Defense Nuclear Agency, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, 1979-1982, deputy commander Defense Nuclear Agency, 1982-1983. President, chief Executive officer American Systems, Albuquerque, 1983. Director, board directors Business Application System Integrated Software International, 1991.
President, board directors Casa Esperanza, 1990-1992.
Member Naval Institute, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Association Naval Aviation, Navy League, Experimental Aircraft Association.
Married Sharon Elaine Ree, August 3, 1957 (deceased August 1989), Married Karen Suzanne Ungar, July, 4, 2004. Children: Gary Lynn, Tamra Sue, Sue Ann, Lisa Kay.