Chuck Horner

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Charles A. Horner
General Charles A. Horner
Nickname(s)	Chuck
Born	(1936-10-19) October 19, 1936 (age 87) Davenport, Iowa
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1958–1994
Rank	General
Commands held	Air Force Space Command North American Aerospace Defense Command United States Air Forces Central Command 9th Air Force
Battles/wars	Vietnam War Gulf War
Awards	Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Meritorious Service Medal (2) Air Medal (11) Aerial Achievement Medal Air Force Commendation Medal (4)
Other work	author

Charles Albert Horner (born October 19, 1936) is a retired United States Air Force four-star general. He was born in Davenport, Iowa and attended the University of Iowa, as part of the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps program. On June 13, 1958, Horner was commissioned into the Air Force Reserve. During the Vietnam War, he flew in combat as a Wild Weasel pilot and received the Silver Star. During Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, he commanded the American Air Force, as well as those of the American allies. During the Desert Shield phase of the conflict, Horner briefly served as Commander-in-Chief — Forward of United States Central Command; while General Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr. was still in the United States. He currently serves on the board of directors for the United States Institute of Peace.