Robert F. McDermott Military person

Brigadier General Robert Francis McDermott (July 31, 1920 – August 28, 2006) was the first permanent Dean of the Faculty at the United States Air Force Academy, and later served as Chairman and CEO of USAA. He is often referred to as the "Father of Modern Military Education" for his contributions to that field. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Personal facts

Birth date	July 31, 1920
Birth place	Boston
Date of death	August 28, 2006
Place of death	San Antonio

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Bronze Star Medal Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army) Legion of Merit Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Air Medal
military operations	World War II
military branch	United States Air Force
service start	1943
service end	1968