Robert T. Herres
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Robert Tralles Herres (December 1, 1932 – July 24, 2008) was a United States Air Force general who served as the first vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Robert T. Herres | |
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Born | (1932-12-01)December 1, 1932 Denver, Colorado, United States |
Died | July 24, 2008(2008-07-24) (aged 75) San Antonio, Texas,[1] United States |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1954–1990 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff United States Space Command North American Aerospace Defense Command Air Force Space Command 8th Air Force Air Force Communications Command 449th Bombardment Wing |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal |
Other work | Chairman, USAA |
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