Charles Alvin Gabriel | |
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 General Charles Alvin Gabriel in September 1984 | |
| Born | January 21, 1928 Lincolnton, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | September 4, 2003 (aged 75) Arlington County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1950–1986 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing |
| Battles / wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (5) Air Medal (15) Full list |
Charles Alvin Gabriel (January 21, 1928 – September 4, 2003) was the 11th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force. As chief of staff, Gabriel served in a dual capacity. He was a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff which, as a body, acts as the principal military adviser to the president, the National Security Council, and the Secretary of Defense. In his other capacity, he was responsible to the Secretary of the Air Force for managing the vast human and materiel resources of the world's most powerful aerospace force.