Chuck Wilson (pilot)
Charles Wilson II | |
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Wilson at a Memorial Day ceremony in May 2005 | |
| Nickname(s) | Chuck |
| Born | November 22, 1953 Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1977–2004 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | Air Force Command and Control Training and Innovation Group 5th Reconnaissance Squadron 4402nd Reconnaissance Squadron 6510th Air Base Group Headquarters Squadron |
| Battles / wars | Cold War Gulf War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
Charles Paul Wilson II (born November 22, 1953) is a retired United States Air Force colonel who is notable for his work in political-military affairs, national security policy, defense acquisition, and business development. He commanded four different military units at the squadron and wing organizational levels. Wilson performed operational testing of the prototype S1034 pressure suit and flew the first operational mission of the Lockheed U-2S spy plane. He is a rated US Air Force command pilot with over 3,800 flight hours.
After retiring from the Air Force, Wilson worked as a business executive in the aerospace industry. He is a docent at the National Air and Space Museum, author, and a frequent military aviation speaker. Wilson is active in veterans' affairs and has made significant contributions including serving in leadership roles of increasing responsibility.