Background
Allen, Richard Charles was born on November 8, 1939 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Everett Charles and Eleanor (Wall) Allen.
Allen, Richard Charles was born on November 8, 1939 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Everett Charles and Eleanor (Wall) Allen.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science, Navy Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1971.
Commissioned officer, United States Navy, 1960; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1988-1994; commanding officer, Attack Squadron 85, 1975-1977; commander, Carrier Air Wing 6, 1979-1980; commanding officer, United States Ship Detroit (AOE-6), 1983-1984; commanding officer, United States Ship America (CV-66), 1985-1987; commander, Carrier Group 6, 1989-1990; director assessment division N-81, Office Naval Operations, Washington, 1992-1993; commander Naval Air Force, United States Atlantic Fleet, since 1994.
Married Margaret Perry Fricks, November 9, 1963. 1 child, Laura Lee.