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Headquarters is responsible for all aspects of US Air Force space issues. In June 1996, he moved on to take command of the 30th Space Wing at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The 30th Space Wing launches vehicles into earth's orbit using the Titan II, Titan IV and Delta II rockets among others. The launch range is also used to test new rockets.
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from October 12, 2007, to January 5, 2011. As a commander of the Air Force Space Command, he was responsible for the development, acquisition and operation of the Air Force's space and missile systems. He oversaw a global network of satellite command and control, communications, missile warning and
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From his command tour, he returned to Washington, D.C., as Director of National Security Space Integration in the Office of the Undersecretary of the Air Force. As a Director, he integrated the activities of a number of space organizations on behalf of the Under Secretary of the Air Force and the
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In June 1998, the Kehler family again returned to Washington, D.C., as Col. Kehler became Chief of the Space Superiority Division and Chairman of the Space Superiority and Nuclear Deterrence Panel in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs at the US Air Force Headquarters at
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While at the 341st Wing, Captain Kehler completed Squadron Officer School, and, as was his tradition, was one of a few named distinguished graduate. He completed his tour with the 341st position in January 1981 and was selected for an Air Staff Training Program internship. He then served as a
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Following War College, Col. Kehler moved into a number of leadership positions in the Air Force space arena. He and his family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado where he served as both Inspector General and Deputy Director of Operations at the Headquarters of Air Force Space Command. The
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on June 1, 2005. In his role as Deputy Commander, he assisted the Commander of USSTRATCOM in managing the missions of global strike, missile defense, space operations, intelligence coordination, network warfare and combating weapons of mass destruction.
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for the years 1971–1973. His unit continued to excel though, winning the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the academic years 1971-2 and 1974–5. Kehler was a distinguished ROTC graduate and officially entered into active duty service in April 1975.
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Ready to take command of an operations group, Lt Col. Kehler moved back to Malmstrom AFB in Montana to assume command of the 341st Operations Group, where he had served his first operational tour. During this tour, he was promoted to
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June 1998 – September 1999, Chief, Space Superiority Division, and Chairman, Space Superiority and Nuclear Deterrence Panel, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington,
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January 1985 – January 1988, resource planner, Directorate of Air Force Operations Plans, and Chief, Strategic Missile Branch, Secretary of the Air Force Office of Legislative Liaison, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington,
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launch facilities, and ensured the combat readiness of America's intercontinental ballistic missile force. He led more than 39,700 space professionals in providing combat forces and capabilities to
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in Pittsburgh. From September 1999 to August 2000, Col. Kehler served as the special assistant to the Director of Programs in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs.
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In July 2000, the Air Force promoted Kehler with his first star and joined the ranks of US Air Force general officers. His first assignment as a general officer was as the Commander of the
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September 1999 – August 2000, special assistant to the Director of Programs, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
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in Washington, D.C., serving as a nuclear employment and policy planner. He helped formulate revolutionary changes to nuclear war plan structure and targeting. He was promoted to
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His first son, Matt was born in February 1982. Shortly after the birth of his son, he was assigned as a missile operations staff officer at Strategic Air Command at
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May 2002 – May 2005, Director, National Security Space Integration, Office of the Under Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, D.C.
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In January 2011, Kehler once again relieved General Chilton - this time taking over as the commander of U.S. Strategic Command.
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space and cyberspace operations. He officially retired from the Air Force on January 1, 2014, after nearly 39 years of service.
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August 1995 – June 1996, Deputy Director of Operations, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
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entitled, "Nuclear Armed Adversaries and the Joint Commander," which was later published in the Naval War College Review.
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June 1975 – January 1981, missile combat crew member, instructor, senior evaluator, and Emergency War Order instructor,
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in four missile squadrons. Crew shifts rotated to ensure individual silos missile had a coverage of 24 hours a day.
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January 1981 – April 1982, personnel staff officer, Air Staff Training Program, Headquarters U.S. Air Force,
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July 1988 – July 1991, nuclear employment and policy planner, Nuclear and Chemical Division, Joint Staff,
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After almost three years in this position, Kehler officially retired from active duty on January 1, 2024.
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Modernization Program. During this assignment, Major Kehler's wife had their second son, Jared, in 1986.
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October 2007 – January 2011, Commander, Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
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January 2011 – December 2013, Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
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degree in national security and strategic studies, Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island
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In May 2005, he returned to Nebraska to assume the duties of Deputy Commander for the
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April 1975 – June 1975, student, missile combat crew operational readiness training,
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caused a controversy on campus and his ROTC unit was omitted from the Penn State
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January 1988 – June 1988, student, Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia
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from January 28, 2011, to November 15, 2013. He previously served as Commander,
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2006 Program for Senior Executives in National and International Security,
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Shortly, he attended Missile Combat Crew Operational Readiness Training at
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August 1994 – July 1995, student, Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island
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April 1982 – January 1985, missile operations staff officer, Headquarters
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Kehler's next assignment was in the Nuclear and Chemical Division of the
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From the plains of Nebraska, Captain Kehler, soon to be promoted to
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personnel staff officer at the Headquarters of the US Air Force in
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Recipients of the Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
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In July 1991 Lieutenant Colonel Kehler took command of the
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July 1995 – August 1995, Inspector General, Headquarters
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Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
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Recipients of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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General C. Robert Kehler
Danville, Pennsylvania
United States Air Force
General
United States Strategic Command
21st Space Wing
30th Space Wing
Air Force Space Command
341st Operations Group
351st Operations Group
508th Missile Squadron
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
United States Air Force
general
United States Strategic Command
Air Force Space Command
North American Aerospace Defense Command
U.S. Strategic Command
Department of Defense
Danville, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science
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United States Air Force
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