Arnold W. Braswell

Arnold Webb Braswell
Born(1925-10-03)October 3, 1925
Minden, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMarch 15, 2022(2022-03-15) (aged 96)
Potomac Falls, Virginia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service1948–1983
RankLieutenant general
CommandsPacific Air Forces
Battles/warsKorean War
Vietnam War
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Defense Superior Service Medal
Air Medal

Arnold Webb Braswell (October 3, 1925 – March 15, 2022) was a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force (USAF) and command pilot who was commander in chief of Pacific Air Forces, with headquarters at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii. His command comprised more than 34,000 USAF operational and support personnel stationed at eight major bases and more than 87 facilities principally located in Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and Hawaii.