Background
Smith, Richard Dowlen was born on September 20, 1938 in Lawton, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Jay Franklin and Sybil (Dowlen) Smith.
Smith, Richard Dowlen was born on September 20, 1938 in Lawton, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Jay Franklin and Sybil (Dowlen) Smith.
Student, Abilene Christian College, 1957. Bachelor of Science in Military Science, United States Air Force Academy, 1961. Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Texas Tech University, 1966.
Doctor of Business Administration, University Oklahoma, 1972.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1961; advanced through grades to major general, United States Air Force, 1987; procurement, logistics, maintenance officer, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio., 1961-1989; commander, San Antonio Air Logistics Center, since 1989.
Married Carolyn Joyce Trainer, June 24, 1961. Children: Melanie, Kaleen, Kerry.