Charles A. Gabriel, 75; 4-Star General, Reagan's Air Force Chief of Staff

Charles A. Gabriel, 75; 4-Star General, Reagan's Air Force Chief of
Staff

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Charles A. Gabriel, 75, a four-star general and fighter pilot who
served as Air Force chief of staff under President Reagan, died Sept.
4 at an assisted-living facility in Arlington, Va. He had Alzheimer's
disease.

Gabriel flew hundreds of combat missions during the Korean and Vietnam
wars, and held key Air Force administrative positions around the world
before being named the top Air Force official in 1982. He held the
position until 1986, when he retired from active duty.

Gabriel was the first fighter pilot chosen as Air Force chief of
staff. Many previous chiefs of staff had represented the ranks of
bomber pilots and those involved in strategic n...

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