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Michael Joseph Dugan [1] (born February 22, 1937) is a retired American general. He was briefly the 13th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force (USAF) for 79 days in 1990 until he was dismissed by U.S. Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney after telling reporters that the U.S. military planned to target Iraqi president Saddam Hussein , his ...
Michael Dugan (1912-2002) was an actor and stuntman who appeared in films such as She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Thunder Alley and The Destructors. He also worked on TV shows like Star Trek, Dr. Kildare and Ben-Hur.
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- September 26, 1912
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- November 6, 2002
Learn about the life and career of General Michael J. Dugan, the chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force since 1990. He is a command pilot with 4,500 flying hours and 300 combat missions, and a recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal and the Silver Star.
Nov 9, 2022 · Gen. Michael Dugan was the shortest-serving Chief of Staff in Air Force history, leading the service during the invasion of Kuwait and the buildup for Operation Desert Storm. He made key decisions that shaped the air war, such as keeping Chuck Horner in place and supporting John Warden's Checkmate planning.
Dec 4, 2002 · Michael Dugan was a former cinematographer, director, producer, writer, actor and war veteran who worked on films such as "Ben Hur" and "Jaws". He died of a stroke and pneumonia in 2002 and received full military honors at his funeral.
Sep 18, 1990 · Defense Secretary Dick Cheney fired Air Force Chief of Staff Michael Dugan for ``poor judgment'' in publicly discussing U.S. bombing plans that Dugan said were aimed specifically at Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
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Michael Dugan was a four-star general who served as the 13th Chief of Staff of the Air Force until he was dismissed in 1990. He also flew combat in the Vietnam War and received the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for his leadership of Allied Air Forces in Europe.