General Schneider received a Bachelor’s Degree in business management from Arizona State University in 1964 and later a Master’s Degree in international relations from George Washington University. He served as executive officer to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force of financial management and commanded the 3550th Pilot Training Wing and the 314th Air Division in Korea. General Schneider retired from the Air Force in 1978 as the Chief of Staff for the Air Force Logistics Command.