Background
Bestgen, Robert Fred was born on June 19, 1939 in Omaha.
Bestgen, Robert Fred was born on June 19, 1939 in Omaha.
Bachelor of Science, Kansas State University, 1962. Master of Science, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, Air Force Institute Technology, 1970.
Graduate national and international secuity program, Harvard University, 1987.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1962; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Air Force, 1981; stationed at Weapons Laboratory, United States Air Force, Albuquerque director United States Air Force laboratories, United States Air Force, Washington, 1982-1985; retired, United States Air Force, 1985; executive director R & D, Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio., since 1985. Member Commision on Engine Flighting Systems, Washington, 1986-1988.
Member International Torch Club, Columbus, since 1987. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Society of Professional Engineers, Air force Association, New York Academy of Sciences, Army & Navy Club.
Children: Bryanne Conley, Jamie Taylor.