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General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold (1886–1950) commanded the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II (1941–45), overseeing massive expansion and global air operations. As the only five-star officer in two branches, he pioneered air power, directing the Combined Bomber Offensive in Europe, B-29 operations against Japan, and mentoring future air leaders.