General ronald fogleman biography

As a high school competitor, Ronald R. Fogleman wrestled any weight from 154 pounds to heavyweight, wherever his team needed him.

As a general in the United States Air Force, he served wherever and however his country needed him.

In his last tour of duty, General Fogleman served the Air Force in its highest position and rank, as its 15th Chief of Staff and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, advising the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, and the President of the United States.

The first U.S. Air Force Academy graduate to serve in that capacity, he was responsible for the organizing, training, and equipping of 750,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas.

General Fogleman retired from the USAF in 1997 after serving 34 years.

A war hero, he flew 315 combat missions and logged 806 combat hours in fighter aircraft over Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. On one mission, his aircr