Merrill McPeak

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Merrill A. McPeak
McPeak in 1990
Nickname"Tony"
Born (1936-01-09) January 9, 1936 (age 88)
Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service1957–1994
Rank General
Commands heldActing Secretary of the Air Force
Chief of Staff of the Air Force
12th Air Force
Pacific Air Forces
20th Tactical Fighter Wing
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsSilver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Air Medal (13 olc)
Other workChairman of Tektronix
Chairman of EthicsPoint

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.

In 1993, McPeak served as Acting Secretary of the Air Force, before Sheila E. Widnall was appointed by President Bill Clinton.[1]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Merrill A. McPeak - Veteran Tributes". Retrieved May 9, 2014.

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