Jerome F. O'Malley | |
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.jpg) General Jerome F. O'Malley | |
| Nickname(s) | Jerry |
| Born | February 25, 1932 Carbondale, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 20, 1985 (aged 53) Pittston Township, Pennsylvania |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1953–1985 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing 22nd Bomb Wing Tactical Air Command Pacific Air Forces |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal (10) |
General Jerome Francis O'Malley (February 25, 1932 – April 20, 1985) was a United States Air Force four-star general who served as Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force (VCSAF) from 1982 to 1983; Commander in Chief, Pacific Air Forces (CINCPACAF) from 1983 to 1984; and Commander, Tactical Air Command (COMTAC) from 1984 to 1985. He died in an airplane crash while still in command of Tactical Air Command.