Robert C. Oaks

Robert C. Oaks
Photo of Gen Robert C. Oaks
Oaks as Lieutenant General, 1986
Second Quorum of the Seventy
April 1, 2000 (2000-04-01) – October 3, 2009 (2009-10-03)
End reasonHonorably released
Presidency of the Seventy
October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02) – August 1, 2007 (2007-08-01)
End reasonHonorably released
Military career
1959–1994
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
RankGeneral
Commands heldU.S. Air Forces in Europe
Air Training Command
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal (9)
Personal details
Born (1936-02-14) February 14, 1936 (age 88)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Alma materU.S. Air Force Academy
Ohio State University
Naval War College
Spouse(s)Gloria Oaks
Children6
ParentsCharles and Ann Oaks

Robert Charles Oaks (born February 14, 1936) is a retired United States Air Force (USAF) general who served as commander of Air Training Command and United States Air Forces in Europe. Oaks was also a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 2000 to 2009. He is a first cousin to LDS Church apostle Dallin H. Oaks.[1]