Charles J. Cunningham

Dr. Charles Cunningham
Born 1932
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service 1954-1987
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands held Defense Security Service
Battles/wars Vietnam War
Awards Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross

Charles J. Cunningham (born 1932) was a Lieutenant General in the U.S. Air Force. His last post in the Air Force was as the Commander of the Air Force, Tactical Air Command at Bergstrom Air Force Base, Texas. After his retirement from the military he served as Director of the Defense Security Service until 2002. While working for the U.S. Department of Defense he held several executive positions within the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Defense Intelligence Agency.[1][2]

Prior to the Tactical Air Command he served as a deputy chief of staff at the U.S. Air Force Headquarters. Cunningham also served as deputy director for programs and evaluation.[3][4]

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