Background
Russell, William Clarence was born on November 27, 1945 in Martinsville, Virginia, United States. Son of Winfred Clarence and Gladys Lee (Highfill) Russell.
Russell, William Clarence was born on November 27, 1945 in Martinsville, Virginia, United States. Son of Winfred Clarence and Gladys Lee (Highfill) Russell.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, 1968. Master of Arts in Psychology, Counseling & Guidance, University Northern Colorado, 1975. Master of Education in Secondary Education, Texas Technology University, 1990.
Postgraduate, Texas Technology University, since 1991.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1968; advanced through grades to major, United States Air Force, 1980; flight instructor, T-38, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, 1969-1973; missile combat crew commander, T-29 pilot, 319th Strategic Missile Squadron, Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, 1973-1974; missile combat crew commander, instructor, 90th Strategic Missile Wing, Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, 1974-1977; flight commander T-38 academic section chief, 90th/88th Flying Training Squadron, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, 1978-1980; chief academics, 80th Flying Training Wing, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, 1980-1982; assistant professor aerospace studies, commandant cadets, New Jersey Institute Technology, Newark, 1982-1985; section commander, Executive officer, 35th Flying Training Squadron, Reese Air Force Base, Texas, 1985-1988; high school mathematics teacher, Frenship Indiana School District, Wolfforth, Texas, 1988-1991; flight simulator instructor, University of North Carolina Aviation Superior vena cava syndrome, Reese Air Force Base, Texas, since 1991. Adjunct instructor psychology South Plains College, Levelland, Texas, since 1994.
Referee, coach Lubbock (Texas) Soccer Association, since 1985. Deacon, Sunday School teacher Indiana Avenue Baptist Church, Lubbock, since 1985. Member Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Karen Eileen Bohlen, July 18, 1968. Children: William Clarence Junior, Kimberly A., Cody W.