Background
Adams, Richard Arthur was born on December 12, 1951 in New Hampton, Iowa, United States. Son of Ralph William and Constance Jean (Crowe) Adams.
Adams, Richard Arthur was born on December 12, 1951 in New Hampton, Iowa, United States. Son of Ralph William and Constance Jean (Crowe) Adams.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1974. Master of Science, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1979. Bachelor, University Maryland, Heidelberg, Germany, 1983.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1986.
Computer systems analyst, Headquarters Strategic Air Command, Omaha, 1974-1977; computer systems analyst, Headquarters United States.European Command, Stuttgart, Germany, 1979-1983; assistant professor, United States Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1986-1988; computer systems analyst, Air Force Studies and Analyses Agency, Washington, 1988-1992; second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1991; advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, United States Air Force, 1991; squadron commander, 21st Space System Squadron, Denver, since 1992. Adjunct Professor George Washington University, Washington, 1988-1989.
Member Association for Computing Machinery, Air Force Association, Officers' Christian Fellowship.
Married Heather Margaret Olds, August 20, 1983. Children: Karen Jean, Jennifer Margaret.