Merrill McPeak

Tony McPeak
United States Secretary of the Air Force
Acting
In office July 14, 1993 – August 5, 1993
President	Bill Clinton
Preceded by	Michael B. Donley (Acting)
Succeeded by	Sheila E. Widnall
Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force
In office October 30, 1990 – October 25, 1994
President	George H. W. Bush Bill Clinton
Preceded by	John M. Loh (Acting)
Succeeded by	Ronald R. Fogleman
10th Chairman of the American Battle Monuments Commission
In office July 2010 – 2018
Preceded by	Frederick M. Franks Jr.
Succeeded by	David Urban
Personal details
Born	Merrill Anthony McPeak (1936-01-09) January 9, 1936 (age 88) Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican (Before 2003) Independent (2003–2008) Democratic (2008–present)
Education	San Diego State University (BA) George Washington University (MA)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Air Force
Years of service	1957–1994
Rank	General
Commands	Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force 12th Air Force Pacific Air Forces 20th Tactical Fighter Wing
Battles/wars	Vietnam War
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (2)

Merrill Anthony McPeak (born January 9, 1936) is a retired 4-star general in the United States Air Force whose final assignment before retirement was as the 14th Chief of Staff of the Air Force from 1990 to 1994.

In 1993, McPeak served as Acting Secretary of the Air Force, before Sheila E. Widnall was appointed by President Bill Clinton, and is the only Chief of Staff of the Air Force and uniformed Air Force officer on active duty to have ever served as Acting Secretary.