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Verne Orr
14th United States Secretary of the Air Force
In office
February 9, 1981 – November 30, 1985
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byHans Mark
Succeeded byRussell A. Rourke
Director of the California Department of Finance
In office
January 1, 1970 – January 5, 1975
GovernorRonald Reagan
Preceded byCaspar Weinberger
Succeeded byRoy M. Bell
Personal details
Born
George Vernon Orr Jr.

(1916-11-12)November 12, 1916
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 2008(2008-11-27) (aged 92)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Joan Peak (Deceased 1988)
Sarah Smith
EducationPomona College (BA)
Stanford University (MBA)
Claremont Graduate University (PhD)
Military service
AllegianceVerne Orr United States
Branch/serviceVerne Orr United States Navy
Years of service1942–1951
RankLieutenant Commander
UnitUnited States Navy Reserve
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsPurple Heart
Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service
Army Distinguished Public Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Public Service Award
Department of the Air Force Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service

George Vernon Orr, Jr. (November 12, 1916 – November 27, 2008) was the 14th Secretary of the Air Force, appointed by President Ronald Reagan. From California, he was a businessman and educator who served in both state and national government positions.

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