Background
Abel, Richard Francis was born on October 28, 1933 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Frank William and Cecelia Marie (Kleinhenz) Abel.
government official air force officer
Abel, Richard Francis was born on October 28, 1933 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Frank William and Cecelia Marie (Kleinhenz) Abel.
Bachelor of Science, University Detroit, 1956. Postgraduate, Boston University, 1962.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1956; advanced through grades to brigadier general, United States Air Force, 1981; served chief combat news division, 7th Air Force, Republic of Vietnam, 1968-1969; public affairs officer for commander-in-chief, United States Pacific Command, 7th Air Force, Hawaii., 1969-1972; director admissions liason office, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1972-1975; director public affairs, Pacific Command, 1975-1978; special assistant to Chairman Joint Chief of Staff, United States Air Force Academy, Washington, 1978-1980; director public affairs, Office Secretary of Air Force, Washington, since 1980.
Vice chairman national board directors Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 1980. Member National Public Information Committee United Service Organizations, 1980. Member Air Force Association, National Aeronautical Association (director 1980), Order of Daedalians.
Married Shirley Ann Voelcker, November 10, 1956. Children: Tamara D. Abel Mattson, Teresa M., Katrina L., Timothy L.