| Robert F. Trimble | |
|---|---|
 Trimble (center) with Harry E. Goldsworthy and Trimble's wife, 1971 | |
| Born | (1924-07-24)July 24, 1924 Boligee, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | March 8, 2024(2024-03-08) (aged 99) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1945–1975 |
| Rank | Major general |
Robert F. Trimble (July 24, 1924 – March 8, 2024) was a United States Air Force major general.
Life and career
Trimble was born in Boligee, Alabama, the son of J. M. Trimble. He attended the University of Michigan, earning his master's degree in business administration in 1951.
In 1954, Trimble was an aircraft pilot and operations officer with the 58th Fighter Bomber Wing in Korea.
Trimble was director of procurement policy for the Air Force Headquarters during the 1970s.
On September 1, 1973, Trimble was promoted to the rank of major general. He retired in February 1975.
Trimble died on March 8, 2024, at the age of 99.
References
- ^ "Robert Trimble Obituary (1924-2024)". The Washington Post. March 17, 2024. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- "Stauntonians' Son Promoted By Air Force". The Daily News Leader. Staunton, Virginia. December 24, 1971. p. 17. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
- ^ "Major General Robert F. Trimble". United States Air Force. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- "2 Air Generals To Be Speakers". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. March 13, 1973. p. 53. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
- "Policy Assistant, Procurement, Heads Speakers At Symposium". The Hill Top Times. Hill Air Force Base, Utah. May 9, 1975. p. 9. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
- "M/G Robert F. Trimble, USAF". National Air and Space Museum. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
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