General Henry H. Arnold

General Henry H. Arnold, also known as "Hap" Arnold, was a prominent American military leader and a key figure in the development of the U.S. Air Force. Born in 1886, he played a crucial role during both World Wars, advocating for air power as an essential component of military strategy. Arnold was instrumental in establishing the U.S. Army Air Corps and later became the first five-star general in the Air Force. His leadership and vision significantly transformed aerial warfare and contributed to the U.S.'s military capabilities. Arnold's legacy endures in the focus on air power in modern military operations.