General Carl Spaatz

General Carl Spaatz was a top U.S. Air Force leader during and after World War II. He played a key role in developing strategic bombing tactics that helped defeat the Axis powers. As the first Chief of Staff of the independent U.S. Air Force, he helped shape the Air Force into a separate branch of the military. Known for his leadership and strategic expertise, Spaatz contributed significantly to modern air warfare and U.S. military aviation. His career demonstrated the importance of airpower in national security and military operations.