George Lee Butler
George L. Butler | |
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| Born | June 17, 1939 Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S. |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Service years | 1961–1994 |
Rank | General |
| Commands | United States Strategic Command Strategic Air Command 96th Bombardment Wing 320th Bombardment Wing |
Conflicts | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (3) |
George Lee Butler (born June 17, 1939), sometimes known as Lee Butler, is an American retired military officer. He was commander in chief, United States Strategic Command, and the last commander of Strategic Air Command. Following his retirement from the military he became active in the nuclear disarmament movement, calling for the outright abolition of nuclear weapons.