Nomination of Merrill A. McPeak To Be Chief of Staff of the Air Force

The President today nominated General Merrill A. McPeak, U.S. Air Force, to be Chief of Staff of the Air Force. He will succeed General Michael J. Dugan.

General McPeak is presently serving as commander in chief, Pacific Air Forces; air component commander for U.S. Pacific Command; and executive director, Pacific Air Combat Operations Staff. General McPeak was born January 9, 1936, in Santa Rosa, CA.