    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book II)]
    [July 28, 1997]
    [Page 1021]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on the Retirement of General Ronald R. Fogleman as Air Force
    Chief of Staff
    July 28, 1997

        Today General Ronald Fogleman, the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air
    Force, announced that he plans to retire in September, after 34 years of
    active duty service.
        It has been a great privilege for me to work closely with General
    Fogleman over the last 3 years. I want to take this opportunity to
    commend this extraordinary officer for his dedicated service to our
    Nation. For over three decades, in war and peace, General Fogleman has
    demonstrated his inspirational leadership and dedication to the men and
    women of the Air Force. As Chief of Staff, his clear vision and tireless
    championship of air and space power have shaped the U.S. Air Force for
    the challenges of the 21st century. These are his legacies.
        General Fogleman's leadership and wise counsel will truly be missed
    in the senior decision-making ranks of our national security structure.
    Hillary and I wish him and Miss Jane the very best.