General Henry Hap Arnold

General Henry H. Arnold was a pioneering American military leader who served as a key figure in the development of the U.S. Army Air Forces, later known as the U.S. Air Force. He is considered the "father of the U.S. Air Force" for his role in expanding and modernizing the nation's air power before and during World War II. Arnold was the first person to hold the rank of General of the Air Force, a five-star designation, reflecting his leadership and importance in shaping military aviation. His efforts helped establish air warfare as a crucial component of U.S. military strategy.