Jack K. Gamble

Jack K. Gamble
Born(1922-07-27)July 27, 1922
Belleville, Illinois
DiedMarch 12, 2011(2011-03-12) (aged 88)
Tacoma, Washington
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1942–1974
RankMajor General
CommandsAlaskan Air Command
AwardsLegion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation Emblem, and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon

Jack Kenneth Gamble (July 27, 1922 – March 12, 2011) was an American Air Force major general who was commander of the Alaskan Air Command with headquarters at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The command has the mission of providing early attack warning for the United States and Canada, air defense of Alaska, and aerial support for U.S. Army forces based in Alaska.