Ralph Eberhart
Ralph Edward "Ed" Eberhart (born December 6, 1946) is a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force (USAF). He served as the commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. He was in charge of NORAD during the September 11 attacks in 2001.
Ralph Eberhart | |
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General Ralph E. "Ed" Eberhart | |
| Born | December 6, 1946 Nevada, Missouri |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1968–2005 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | North American Aerospace Defense Command United States Northern Command United States Space Command Air Combat Command Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force Fifth Air Force 363rd Tactical Fighter Wing 10th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War Gulf War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross |
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