Lt. General Richard M. Clark - Superintendent, USAFA

Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Richard Milo Clark graduated from Jefferson-Huguenot-Wythe High School, played offensive line and was a stand out athletes in track and field. Rich started his college endeavors at William & Mary before coming to USAFA as a senior. Rich played football for the Falcons - a team that went 12-1 on the year. Clark graduated in 1986 grad, became a pilot, and enjoyed an illustrious career in the Air Force which will come to a natural conclusion this June (2024) as he ends his tenure as the 21st US Air Force Academy Superintendent.

General Clark reflects on his tenure and the choices made to return to the Academy first as Commandant, and later as Superintendent, the "covid year", what was accomplished and his strong confidence in the leaders who have come through the Academy and who will lead our next generation Air Force. 

Next Chapter: College Football Playoffs

Shortly after graduating ceremonies at US Air Force Academy for the class of 2024, Rich and his wife, Amy will relocate to the Dallas, Texas area to assume his role as Executive Director of the College Football Playoff - a job Rich say's he's excited to begin. 

Mark Keenum President of Mississippi State University and the chairman of the College Football Playoff Board of Managers said, "I’m pleased to announce that Lieutenant General Clark has accepted our offer to run the CFP and I’m highly confident he will do a superb job in this important position.

General Clark’s experience leading the U.S Air Force Academy as a Three-star General and also being a four-year letter winner with the U.S Air Force Football team gives him a strong background to excel in this crucial leadership role.”