Donald Kutyna
Donald J. Kutyna | |
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Brigadier General Donald J. Kutyna in 1985 | |
| Born | December 6, 1933 Chicago, Illinois |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1957–1992 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | North American Aerospace Defense Command United States Space Command Air Force Space Command |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (9) |
| Other work | Rogers Commission Member |
General Donald Joseph Kutyna (/kəˈtinə/; born December 6, 1933) is a retired United States Air Force officer. He was commander in chief of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the United States Space Command from 1990 to 1992, and commander of Air Force Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado from 1987 to 1990.