Hoyt Vandenberg

U.S. Air Force general

Hoyt Vandenberg - U.S. Air Force general
Born

January 24th, 1899
126 years ago

Died

April 2nd, 1954
70 years ago — 55 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United States

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Served as a general in the U.S. Air Force and played a significant role in the establishment of the Air Force as an independent service. Contributed to the development of airpower strategy during World War II and the Korean War. Later served as the Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force and the Air Force Chief of Staff. Also held the position of Director of Central Intelligence for the Central Intelligence Agency.

Established U.S. Air Force as a separate military branch

Served as Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force

Directed Central Intelligence Agency

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