General of the Air Force

Definition/Scope: Rank created as General of the Air Force (separate from the US Army) pursuant to Public Law 58, 81st Congress, approved 7 may 1949. Commissioned Air Force officer; five silver stars. Pay grade is O-11.

Used For:

General of the Army Air Corps

Broader Terms:

Air Force ranks
commissioned officer

Narrower Terms:

Air Force five-star generals (by name)

Related Terms:

General of the Army of the United States Army
General Officer
O-11