Background
Knoll, Rickell D. was born on August 19, 1943 in Webster City, Iowa, United States. Son of Chester Wilfred and Melva Rose Knoll.
Knoll, Rickell D. was born on August 19, 1943 in Webster City, Iowa, United States. Son of Chester Wilfred and Melva Rose Knoll.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, United States Air Force Academy, 1965. Master of Science in Computer Science, Purdue University, 1969. Postgraduate, Purdue University.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1965, advance through grades to colonel, director Automatic Data Processing faculity Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, 1966-1968. Director Automatic Data Processing Technology Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington, 1970-1974. Director Automatic Data Processing planning United States Air Force, 1970-1974.
Flight Commander Strategic Missile Squardon, Warren Air Force Base, New York, 1975-1976. Director training 90th Strategic Missile Wing, 1976-1977. Director war plan production Department of Defense, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, 1977-1979.
Squardon Commander 742nd Strategic Missile Squardon, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, 1979-1981. Director test and evaluation 1st Strategic Air Division, Vanderberg Air Force Base, California, 1981-1983. Assistant to deputy undersecretary of defense Washington, 1984-1985.
Commander 4392 Aerospace Support Group, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, 1985-1986, 321st Strategic Missile Wing, Grand Forks, North Dakota, since 1987. Teacher University Maryland, Utapao, Thailand, 1969-1970.
Scout master Boy Scouts, 1965-1980. Member Association of Computing Machinery local chapter (president 1968-1969), Air Force Association, Association of Graduates.
Married Kathe Anne Simon, June 12, 1965. Children: Michael, Kari, Tamera, Emily.