Dixon Hall: The story behind a building dedication
Building 499, the Air Force Personnel Center, was renamed Dixon Hall in honor of Gen. Robert J. Dixon in October, 2005.
Regarded throughout the personnel community as the father of modern personnel, General Dixon served as commander of AFPC's forerunner, the Air Force Military Personnel Center here from July, 1967 to July, 1969.
"General Dixon is the perfect choice for the dedication of this building," said Maj. Gen. Tony Przybyslawski, AFPC commander at the time. "As the Air Force's highest ranking personnel officer, he guided the Air Force through the difficult closing years of the Vietnam War and the volatile social times of that era."
General Dixon went on to become the Air Force deputy chief of staff for personnel from August, 1970 to October, 1973. While there, he led many significant milestones that affected Airmen of all ranks such as the Air Force graduating its first women from the Reserve Officer Training Corps. The general also oversaw the implementation of the Community College of the Air Force. |
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