Verne Orr (born George Vernon Orr, Jr.) (November 12, 1916 – November 27, 2008) was the 14th Secretary of the Air Force, appointed by President Ronald Reagan. From California, he was a businessman and educator who served in both state and national government positions.
Verne Orr was born on November 12, 1916 in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up in the Midwest, then moved with his family to California just prior to entering high school.
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Verne Orr (born George Vernon Orr, Jr.) (November 12, 1916 – November 27, 2008) was the 14th Secretary of the Air Force, appointed by President Ronald Reagan. From California, he was a businessman and educator who served in both state and national government positions.
Verne Orr was born on November 12, 1916 in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up in the Midwest, then moved with his family to California just prior to entering high school.
He graduated from Pomona College in 1937 where he was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa key. He earned a master's degree in business administration from Stanford University in 1939.
Orr served in the United States Navy during World War II. In April 1942, he was called to active duty in the Navy Supply Corps. During the course of the war, Orr served in both the American and Pacific theaters of operations. He reached the rank of lieutenant prior to being released from active duty in November 1945. Orr continued to serve in the Navy Reserve until 1951 when he was...
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