Chuck Horner, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Chuck Horner

United States general

Date of Birth: 19-Oct-1936

Place of Birth: Davenport, Iowa, United States

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Chuck Horner

  • Charles Albert "Chuck" Horner (born October 19, 1936) is a retired USAF Four-Star General.
  • He was born in Davenport, Iowa and attended the University of Iowa, as part of the Air Force ROTC program.
  • On June 13, 1958, Horner was commissioned into the Air Force Reserve.
  • During the Vietnam War, he flew in combat as a Wild Weasel pilot and received the Silver Star.
  • During Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, he commanded the American aerial forces, as well as those of the American allies.
  • During the Desert Shield phase of the conflict, Horner briefly served as Commander-in-Chief — Forward of U.S.
  • Central Command; while General Schwarzkopf was still in the United States.
  • He currently serves on the board of directors for the US Institute of Peace.

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