LeMay was appointed Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force in July 1957, serving until 1961, when he was made the fifth Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force on the retirement of Gen Thomas White.
LeMay was appointed Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force in July 1957. He was made the fifth Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force on the retirement of Gen Thomas White. Staff of the United States Air Force was serving until 1961.