Background
Newman, William E. was born on December 27, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Benedict and Florence Vivian (Skorup) Newman.
Newman, William E. was born on December 27, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Benedict and Florence Vivian (Skorup) Newman.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1961; graduate, British Empire Test Pilot's School, Farnborough, England, 1966.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1961; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1990; test pilot Naval Air Test Center, NAS, Patuxent River, Maryland., 1966-1969; commanding officer Attack Squadron 195 United States Ship Kitty Hawk, NAS, Lemoore, California, 1975-1977; commanding officer, flight leader The Blue Angels flying team, NAS, Pensacola, Florida, 1978-1979; commander Carrier Air Wing 9 United States Ship Constellation, 1980-1981; head air weapons requirements Chief of Naval Operations Staff, Washington, 1981-1984; commanding officer United States Ship White Plains, Guam., 1984-1986; major program manager Naval Air Systems Command, Washington, 1987-1989; director tactical aircraft programs, Washington, 1989-1990; commander Pacific Missile Test Center, United States Navy, Point Mugu, California, since 1990; now assistant commander research engineering, Arlington, VA.
Member Society Experimental Test Pilots, Association Naval Aviation, United States Naval Institute, District of Columbia Masters Swimming Club (president 1987-1989).
Married Judith Ann Morgan. Children: Elizabeth, Matthew, David, Joseph.