Wilbur L. Creech
| Wilbur L. Creech | |
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General Wilbur L. Creech
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| Nickname(s) | Bill |
| Born |
March 30, 1927 Argyle, Missouri |
| Died |
August 26, 2003 (aged 76) Henderson, Nevada |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1949–1984 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Tactical Air Command |
| Battles/wars |
Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (4) Air Medal (15) |
General Wilbur Lyman Creech (March 30, 1927 – August 26, 2003) commanded the United States Air Force (USAF) Tactical Air Command (TAC) from May 1, 1978 to December 31, 1984 with headquarters at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. As of February 1984, the now-inactive Major Command (MAJCOM) directed the activities of two numbered air forces, three centers and seven air divisions. More than 111,300 military and civilian personnel were assigned to 32 Tactical Air Command bases in the United States, Panama, Okinawa and Iceland. Tactical Air Command was the gaining organization for 58,300 Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel in 149 major units throughout the United States.
General Creech was born in Argyle, Missouri, on March 30, 1927. His first experience with the military was when he enlisted as a private in July 1944 after graduating from Emmetsburg (Iowa) High School. He earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Maryland, a master's degree in international relations from The George Washington University, and graduated from the National War College in 1966. He received his wings and commission in September 1949 as a distinguished graduate of flying training school.
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