Ongoing Mentorships
After retiring from USAF in 1959, he went on to a career with General Mills, rising to become president and board chairman. During his second career, General Rawlings introduced corporate social responsibility and adapted the Delphi method for corporate strategic planning.
Based in St. Paul, the Air Force Association's Gen. E. W. Rawlings Chapter was chartered in August 1982. During 1997, he died in Auburn, Washington at age 93. Also in his name, AFA and AEF in 1981 established the Gen.. Edwin W. Rawlings Award initially to recognize energy conservation achievements within USAF. Now the award recognizes and outstanding technician or manager in environmental matters.
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