Originally published in 1993
It is with great pleasure that we announce the selection of Robert V. Woods to the position of Deputy Director of the Division of Aviation. Bob joined our staff on March 1, 1993.
Bob holds a Bachelor’s degree in Military Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a Master of Arts in Urban Sociology from the University of Northern Colorado and is currently pursuing a Master of Aeronautical Science with majors in both Operations and Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. In addition, while serving in the Air Force, he completed Air Force Command and Staff School, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, the National War College, and the National Defense University’s Institute for Higher Defense Studies Capstone Course.
A retired Air Force Brigadier General, Bib completed a 28-year active duty career as a pilot, mainly in the Military Airlift command. He has been an instructor pilot, a squadron commander and a wing commander. Additionally, Bob served in staff positions at headquarters levels up to and including the Pentagon. He is a command pilot with more than 6,500 flying hours having flown C-141, C-5, C-130E, HC-130H/P, F-111, T-39, C-21, C-20, C-12, C-23. T-41, HH-53, UH-1, T-37 and T-38 aircraft. His military decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters and the Air Force Commendation Medal. He was awarded the Parachutist Badge in February 1987.
Bob and his wife, Wanda, are currently living in San Antonio but are in the process of building a home in north Austin. They have one son, Steve, who attends the U.S. Air Force Academy.
