Background
Edmonds, Richard Lee was born on November 23, 1953 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of R.V. John and Mary Lou (White) Edmonds.
Edmonds, Richard Lee was born on November 23, 1953 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of R.V. John and Mary Lou (White) Edmonds.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Auburn University, 1981. Master of Science in Space Operations, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1987.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1981; advanced through grades to major, United States Air Force, 1992; radar technician F4E, United States Air Force, 1972-1978; satellite operations officer, United States Air Force, Sunnyvale, California, 1981-1986; project engineer, United States Air Force-Defense Support Program, Los Angeles, 1987-1990; satellite system test manager, United States Air Force-Defense Support Program, Los Angeles, 1990-1992; Milstar flight commander, Air Force Space Command, 4th Satellite Operations Squadron, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1992. Spacecraft flight director National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shuttle Mission STS-44.
Member Eta Kappa Nu.
Married Suzanne Elizabeth Merrick, September 15, 1960.