Gary Charles Blair

Background

Blair, Gary Charles was born on November 9, 1938 in Iowa Falls, Iowa, United States. Son of Gerald Willard and Ruth Virginia (Knox) Blair.

Education

Associate of Arts, Ellsworth College, 1964. Bachelor of Science cum laude, College of Great Falls, 1970. Student, Squadron Officer School, 1972.

Student, Air Command and Staff College, 1976. Student, Air War College Associates Program, 1978. Student, Industrial College Armed Forces, Fort Leslie T. McNair, Washington, 1982.

Career

Enlisted, United States Air Force, 1957; resigned, United States Air Force, 1964; second in command Lieutenant, Montana Air National Guard, 1964; with 64th fighter interceptor squadron, DaNang, Vietnam, 1969; advanced through grades to major general, Montana Air National Guard, 1989; commander 120th fighter interceptor group, Montana Air National Guard, 1985-1989; adjutant general, director department military affairs, Helena, 1989-1993; retired, 1993.

Achievements

• Gary Charles Blair has been listed as a noteworthy Military officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Rachel Margaret Gallagher, July 25, 1959. Children: Laura K. Blair Linnell, Gary G., Chad R.

Father:

Gerald Willard Blair

Mother:

Ruth Virginia (Knox) Blair

Spouse:

Rachel Margaret Gallagher

child:

Gary G. Blair

child:

Laura K. Blair Linnell Blair

child:

Chad R. Blair