Seth J. McKee

Seth Jefferson McKee (November 6, 1916 – December 26, 2016) was a United States Air Force general who served as Commander in Chief, North American Air Defense Command/Commander in Chief, Continental Air Defense Command from 1969 to 1973.

Seth J. McKee
General Seth J. McKee
Born(1916-11-06)November 6, 1916
McGehee, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedDecember 26, 2016(2016-12-26) (aged 100)
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army (1935–47)
United States Air Force (1947–73)
Years of service1935–1973
RankGeneral
Commands heldNorth American Air Defense Command
United States Forces Japan
Fifth Air Force
821st Strategic Aerospace Division
823d Air Division
2d Bombardment Wing
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (3)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal (11)
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