Merrill McPeak
Merrill Anthony "Tony" McPeak (born January 9, 1936) is a retired 4-star general in the United States Air Force. His final assignment before retirement was as the 14th Chief of Staff of the Air Force from 1990 to 1994.
| Merrill A. McPeak | |
|---|---|
 McPeak in 1990 | |
| Nickname | "Tony" |
| Born | January 9, 1936 Santa Rosa, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1957–1994 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands held | Acting Secretary of the Air Force Chief of Staff of the Air Force 12th Air Force Pacific Air Forces 20th Tactical Fighter Wing |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (13 olc) |
| Other work | Chairman of Tektronix Chairman of EthicsPoint |
In 1993, McPeak served as Acting Secretary of the Air Force, before Sheila E. Widnall was appointed by President Bill Clinton.[1]
Merrill McPeak Media
General Merrill McPeak piloted a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III during his tenure as Air Force Chief of Staff.
Lieutenant General Merrill McPeak during his tenure as commander of The 12th Air Force.
Gen Merrill A. McPeak, U.S. Air Force.
General Merrill McPeak and Air Mobility Command (AMC) Commander General Ronald Fogleman during the delivery of U.S. Air Force first Boeing C-17 Globemaster III (The Spirit of Charleston), at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, June 14, 1993.
Air Force Chief of Staff General Merrill McPeak flying a U.S. Air Force Learjet C-21A, during a visit to Saudi Arabia on May 5, 1992.
Air Force Chief of Staff General Merrill McPeak inspecting U.S. Air Force personnel deployed in the Middle East during Operation Desert Storm on May 5, 1991.
Air Force Chief of Staff General Merrill McPeak observes operations in the cockpit of Lockheed-Martin C-130 Hercules.
Lieutenant General rank insignia for the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, as well as
U.S. Air Force Command Pilot badge (see en:Command pilot)
References
- ↑ "Merrill A. McPeak - Veteran Tributes". Retrieved May 9, 2014.
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