In 1950 , Kepner was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and became commander - in - chief of US Air Force Alaska Command .
Various appointments followed , including command of the Atomic Energy Division , U.S. Air Force Headquarters .
In 1950 , Kepner was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and became commander - in - chief of U.S. Air Force Headquarters     Alaska Command .
Various appointments followed , including command of the Atomic Energy Division , U.S. Air Force Headquarters .