William John Breckner

Background

Breckner, William John was born on May 25, 1933 in Alliance, Ohio, United States. Son of William John and Frances P. (Bertchey) Breckner.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, State University of New York, 1976; postgraduate, Harvard University, 1980.

Career

Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1955; advanced through grades to major general, United States Air Force, 1983; various pilot and command positions, United States Air Force, worldwide, 1955-1972; Prisoner Of War, Hanoi, Vietnam, 1972-1973; commander, United States Air Force Interceptor Weapons School, 1973-1975; vice commandant cadets, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, 1976-1979; commander 82d Flying Training Wing, Williams Air Force Base, Arizona, 1979-1980; deputy chief staff logistics, Headquarters Air Training Commissioned, Texas, 1980-1983; chief staff, Headquarters United States Air Force Europe, 1983-1984; commander, 17th Air Force, Sembach Air Force Base, Germany, 1984-1986; retired, 1986.

Achievements

• William John Breckner has been listed as a noteworthy corporate executive, consultant, officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National War College Alumni Association, Order Daedalians, Air Force Association, Nam Prisoners of War Inc., Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, Chamber of Commerce (chairman military affairs county 1994-1995).

Interests

• Avocations: golf; skiing.

Connections

Married Cheryl V. Carmell, August 30, 1963. Children: William R., Kristen C.

Father:

William John Breckner

Mother:

Frances P. (Bertchey) Breckner

Spouse:

Cheryl V. Carmell

child:

William R. Breckner

child:

Kristen C. Breckner