Charles C. McDonald | |
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Born | Barron, Wisconsin | October 1, 1933
Died | November 22, 2017 Niceville, Florida | (aged 84)
Service/branch | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1956–1992 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Air Force Logistics Command |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
General Charles Clarence McDonald (October 1, 1933 – November 22, 2017) was a United States Air Force general. He served as Commander, Air Force Logistics Command (COMAFLC) from 1989 to 1992.
From August 1979 to February 1981 McDonald was commander of the 320th Bombardment Wing, Mather Air Force Base, California. Under his command the wing won the Fairchild Trophy, awarded to the top bomber wing in the Strategic Air Command for combined bombing and navigational excellence.
He was promoted to general November 1, 1989, with same date of rank, and retired June 30, 1992.
McDonald died on November 22, 2017 in Niceville, Florida of ALS-related complications at the age of 84.[1]