Eugene Calvin Cheatham, Jr.

1915–2005 (age 90)

U.S. Air Force officer

Biography

Eugene Calvin Cheatham, Jr. dedicated his life to leading with honor as a U.S. Air Force officer. He brought precise attention to every mission while nurturing the morale of those in his charge, exemplifying the Air Force’s finest traditions.

He balanced operational excellence with a genuine interest in the people he led, building trust through both competence and compassion. Arlington National Cemetery now preserves his memory among service members he served beside.

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