Bruce K. Holloway

General Bruce Keener Holloway (September 1, 1912 – September 30, 1999) was a United States Air Force general. A West Point graduate, he was a fighter ace with the United States Army Air Forces in World War II and later served as Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force and commander-in-chief of the Strategic Air Command.

Bruce K. Holloway
General Bruce K. Holloway
Born(1912-09-01)September 1, 1912
Knoxville, Tennessee
DiedSeptember 30, 1999(1999-09-30) (aged 87)
Orlando, Florida
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Years of service1937–1972
RankGeneral
Commands heldStrategic Air Command (1968–72)
U.S. Air Forces in Europe (1965–66)
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Air Medal (3)
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