David A. Wagie

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David A. Wagie
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USAFA position(s): Instr, Astro, 1979-81
Assoc Prof & Dep., Astro, 1987-92
Dep Comm Mil Instr, 1992-94
Dir, Ctr Character Dev., 1994-96
Vice Dean, 1996-98
Dean, 1998-2004
Concurrently served as T-43 pilot and T-41 IP
Rank: Brig. Gen.
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Awards and Recognition:
USAFA Class: 1972
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Official bio: http://www.af.mil/bios/bio.asp?bioID=7489


Brig. Gen. David A. Wagie was the eighth Dean of Faculty at the Academy, holding that position from 1998-2004. He is a graduate of the Class of 1972.

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[edit] Background

The general was a distinguished graduate of the Class of 1972. He flew as a KC-135 aircraft commander and EC-135 research pilot. Later, at the academy, he served as an associate professor and deputy head of the Department of Astronautics. He also held positions as deputy commandant, permanent professor for military instruction, director of the Center for Character Development and vice dean of the faculty. While at the academy, he also served as a T-43 pilot and as a T-41 instructor pilot.

[edit] Education

  • 1972 Distinguished graduate, bachelor of science degree in engineering sciences, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
  • 1973 Master of science degree in aeronautics and astronautics, Stanford University, Calif.
  • 1977 Master of science degree in systems management, University of Southern California, Plattsburgh Air Force Base, N.Y. extension
  • 1984 Doctor of philosophy in aeronautics and astronautics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.
  • 1987 Distinguished graduate, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
  • 1988 Air War College

[edit] Assignments

  • April 1973 - May 1974, pilot trainee, Williams AFB, Ariz.
  • June 1974 - October 1974, KC-135 pilot trainee, Castle AFB, Calif.
  • November 1974 - May 1979, KC-135 pilot and executive officer, 310th Air Refueling Squadron, Plattsburgh AFB, N.Y.
  • May 1979 - May 1981, instructor, department of astronautics, and T-41 instructor pilot, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
  • May 1981 - June 1984, student, doctoral program, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.
  • June 1984 - June 1985, EC-135 research pilot and Director of Test Operations, 4952nd Test Squadron, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
  • June 1985 - June 1986, EC-135 research pilot and Deputy Chief, Aircraft and Avionics Division, 4950th Test Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
  • July 1986 - May 1987, student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
  • June 1987 - July 1992, associate professor and deputy head, department of astronautics, and T-41 instructor pilot, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
  • July 1992 - June 1994, permanent professor and deputy commandant for military instruction and T-43 pilot, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
  • June 1994 - July 1996, Director, Center for Character Development, and T-43 pilot, 34th Training Wing, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
  • July 1996 - June 1998, Vice Dean of the Faculty and T-41 instructor pilot, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
  • June 1998 - August 2004, Dean of the Faculty and T-41 instructor pilot, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.

[edit] Flight Information

  • Rating: Command pilot
  • Flight hours: 2,300
  • Aircraft flown: T-37, T-38, T-41, T-43, KC-135, EC-135, NKC-135 and C-135

[edit] Major Awards and Decorations

  • Legion of Merit
  • Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
  • Air Force Commendation Medal
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
  • National Defense Service Medal with bronze star

[edit] Other Achievements

  • 1991-1995, officer representative, USAFA men's intercollegiate basketball team
  • 1995-1996, officer representative, USAFA men's intercollegiate football team
  • 1994-1996, USAFA representative, Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Service
  • 1996-1998, chairman, Superintendent's Evaluation Committee (Preparatory School oversight)
  • Outstanding Military Educator Award, USAFA Department of Astronautics
Dean of Faculty
Preceded by:
Ruben A. Cubero 		David A. Wagie
1998-2004 		Succeeded by:
Dana H. Born
Deans of Faculty
Zimmerman · McDermott · Woodyard · Orth · Rokke · Royer · Cubero · Wagie · Born
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