Jack K. Gamble | |
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Born | Belleville, Illinois | July 27, 1922
Died | March 12, 2011 Tacoma, Washington | (aged 88)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1942–1974 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | Alaskan Air Command |
Awards | Legion 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.