Nomination of General Michael J. Dugan To Be Chief of Staff of the Air Force

The President today announced his intention to nominate Gen. Michael J. Dugan, United States Air Force, to be Chief of Staff of the Air Force. He would succeed Gen. Larry D. Welch, whose term expires June 30, 1990.

General Dugan is presently serving as commander, Allied Air Forces Central Europe; commander in chief, United States Air Forces in Europe; and Air Force component commander, United States European Command. General Dugan is married and has six children. He was born February 22, 1937, in Albany, NY.