Dean C. Strother

Dean C. Strother
BornFebruary 12, 1908
Winfield, Kansas
DiedSeptember 24, 2000(2000-09-24) (aged 92)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Army
 United States Air Force
Years of service1931–1947 (Army)
1947–1966 (Air Force)
Rank General
CommandsTwelfth Air Force
Air University
NORAD
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal (4)

Dean Coldwell Strother (February 12, 1908 – September 24, 2000) was a United States Air Force four-star general who served as U.S. Military Representative, NATO Military Committee (USMILREP), from 1962 to 1965; and as Commander in Chief, North American Air Defense Command/Commander in Chief, Continental Air Defense Command (CINCNORAD/CINCONAD), from 1965 to 1966. He also served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.