Born: 24-Dec-1941
Birthplace: San Antonio, TX

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Military

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: USAF Chief of Staff, 1997-2001

Military service: USAF (1965-2001, Gen.)

Father: John D. Ryan (USAF Chief of Staff, b. 1915, d. 1983)
Wife: Jane (two sons, two daughters)
Son: Michael
Daughter: Mary Kathleen
Son: Sean
Daughter: Colleen

    University: BS, US Air Force Academy (1965)

    US Air Force Chief of Staff (1997-2001)
    US Defense Department Commander, US Air Forces in Europe (1996-97)
    US Defense Department Commander, 16th Air Force, US Air Forces in Europe (1994-96)
    US Defense Department Asst. to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (1993-94)
    US Defense Department Vice Dir., Strategic Plans and Policy, Joint Staff (1991-93)
    Army Distinguished Service Medal
    Defense Distinguished Service Medal
    Distinguished Flying Cross
    French Legion of Honor
    Legion of Merit
    Meritorious Service Medal
    Navy Distinguished Service Medal

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