Background
Adams, Ranald Trevor was born on March 7, 1925 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Ranald Trevor and Mary (King) Adams.
Adams, Ranald Trevor was born on March 7, 1925 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Ranald Trevor and Mary (King) Adams.
Student, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1941-1943; Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1946; Master of Science, George Washington University, 1966.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1946; advanced through grades to Lieutenant general, United States Air Force, 1978; served in Korean conflict, 1950-1951; served in Korean conflict, Vietnam, 1968-1969; commander 408 Fighter Group, 1969-1971; assistant deputy chief staff operations, North America Air Defense Command assistant deputy chief staff operations, North America Air Defense Command, 1971-1973; commander 26 North America Air Defense Command Region/Air Division, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, 1973-1974; deputy inspector general inspection and safety, Norton Air Force Base, California, 1974-1977; director, Inter-American Defense College, Fort McNair, District of Columbia, 1977-1978; chairman, Interam. Defense Board, Washington, 1978-1981; retired, Interam. Defense Board, 1981; consultant, 1981-1991.
Member Air Force Association, Order Daedalians (flight captain 1973).
Married Jeannette Malloy Chichester, May 3, 1947. Children: Ranald T. III, Mary M., Jeannette M.