Wing, Charles J., 1933-

Charles J. Wing was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota in 1933 and grew up in Newcastle, Wyoming. He was an educator in Cheyenne, Wyoming for 25 years serving as a teacher, counselor, principal, and assistant superintendent of schools for the Cheyenne School district. His military career began when he enlisted in the Wyoming National Guard in 1949. Wing received his ROTC commission in 1954 upon graduating from the University of Wyoming. He served active duty in West Germany until 1957. He then rejoined the Wyoming Army National Guard in 1958, serving continuously until his retirement in 1995. Wyoming Governor Mike Sullivan appointed Wing as adjutant general from 1987-1995. Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney appointed Wing to the Reserve Forces Policy Board for the Secretary of Defense in 1990.

From the description of Charles J. Wing papers, 1954-2007. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 52428619

Charles J. Wing was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota on January 8, 1933. He grew up in Newcastle, Wyoming, where he resided as an adult. His military career began in Newcastle when he enlisted in the Wyoming Army National Guard in 1949 as a private.

Charles J. Wing received a ROTC commission as a second lieutenant in 1954 upon graduating from the University of Wyoming. Wing served on active duty for 4 years in West Germany, until late 1957, as an army aviator. He then rejoined the Wyoming Army National Guard in 1958, serving continuously until his retirement in 1995.

Wyoming Governor Mike Sullivan appointed Wing as Adjutant General from 1987 to 1995. In 1990-91 200 Wyoming National Guard soldiers and airmen were mobilized for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney appointed General Wing to the Reserve Forces Policy Board for the Secretary of Defense in 1990.

Wing was an educator in the Laramie County School District, Cheyenne, Wyoming, for 25 years. He served as a teacher, counselor, principal, and assistant superintendent in the Cheyenne School District.

From the guide to the Charles J. Wing papers, 1954-2007, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)