Richard Schneider


Richard C. Schneider is the executive director for government affairs for the Non Commissioned Officers Association of the United States of America. In this position, he is responsible for the association’s national and state legislative programs and interfaces with all federal agencies whose policies impact NCOA members, as well as military departments and the United States Coast Guard. He concurrently serves as the executive director of the NCOA National Defense Foundation.

Schneider served in the United States Air Force from August 1957 to September 1990, retiring in the grade of chief master sergeant.  He held significant assignments in management and personnel planning throughout his military career.  His military decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters and the Air Force Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters.

He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Colorado (1972) and a master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado (1974).

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