Ken Curtis [SEP] occupation
Ken Curtis
Ken Curtis (born Curtis Wain Gates, July 2, 1916 – April 28, 1991) was an American singer and actor best known for his role as Festus Haggin on the CBS western television series "Gunsmoke". Although he appeared on "Gunsmoke" earlier in other roles, he was first cast as Festus in season 8 episode 13, 12/8/1962 "Us Haggins". His next appearance was Season 9, episode 2 as Kyle Kelly, in "Lover Boy". Curtis joined the cast of Gunsmoke
SAC Forces West of the 180th meridian.
Career Chief of staff to General Curtis E. LeMay.
Sep 1952-Sep 1956
The assignment which did most to shape his subsequent career was that of chief of staff, Headquarters, Strategic Air Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, in September 1952, a post he held until September 1956. As a principal staff assistant to then SAC commander in chief General Curtis E. LeMay, Montgomery participated in the buildup of SAC into the most powerful military force in the world history.