Background
Yates, Ronald Wilburn was born on October 3, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Mose Wilburn and Maggie Josephine (Dunehew) Yates.
Yates, Ronald Wilburn was born on October 3, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Mose Wilburn and Maggie Josephine (Dunehew) Yates.
Bachelor of Science, United States Air Force Academy, 1960. Master of Science, University Southern California, 1970. Postgraduate, Defense Systems Management College, 1973.
Postgraduate, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1977.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1960; advanced through grades to general, United States Air Force, 1990; A-10 director development test. aero systems division, United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio., 1973-1976; F-16 program element monitor, United States Air Force, Washington, 1977-1979; F-15 system program director aero systems division, United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, 1980-1981; commander aero system division, 4950th Test Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, 1981-1983; F-16 system program director aero systems division, United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, 1983-1986; director tactical programs, then principle deputy, Office Assistant Secretary Air Force Acquisition, 1986-1990; commander, Air Force Systems Command, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland., 1990-1992; with, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, since 1992.
Member Air Force Association, Order of Daedalians.
Married Constance Siegrist, July 2, 1960. Children: Wade, Dawn, Kristen.