Russell A. Rourke

Russell Rourke
15th United States Secretary of the Air Force
In office
December 1, 1985 – April 7, 1986
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byVerne Orr
Succeeded byEdward C. Aldridge Jr.
Personal details
Born(1931-12-30)December 30, 1931
DiedJanuary 19, 2003(2003-01-19) (aged 71)
PartyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Maryland, College Park (BA)
Georgetown University (LLB)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service1953–1985
UnitUnited States Marine Corps Reserve
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Russell A. Rourke (December 30, 1931 – January 19, 2003) was an American lawyer and public official. He served in key staff positions on Capital Hill and in senior executive positions within the Federal Government. President Ronald Reagan appointed him to serve as the fifteenth Secretary of the Air Force.