John R. Alison
John Richardson "Johnny" Alison (November 21, 1912 – June 6, 2011) was a highly decorated American combat ace of World War II and veteran of the Korean War, and is often cited as the father of Air Force Special Operations.
Read more about John R. Alison: Early Years, Combat, Air Commando, Later Years
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