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B.S. (Special Distinction), 1961, Engineering Physics, University of Oklahoma; M.S., 1967, Meteorology, University of Oklahoma; Ph.D., 1969, Meteorology, University of Oklahoma;Distinguished graduate of the Air Force Command and Staff College in 1972 and graduated from the Air War College in 1976.