targeting of specific individuals who are officials of other governments. Taking such action might be a violation of the standing presidential executive order 'banning assassinations.'" Dugan was replaced by General Merrill McPeak and retired from the USAF on January 1, 1991. On January 17, 1991, the aerial bombardment of Iraq began which destroyed much of the civilian and military infrastructure of Iraq, though Saddam Hussein, his family, and mistress were unharmed. After being removed from office, Dugan remained on active-duty while transitioning into retirement. He was allowed to hold onto his four-star rank, and was reassigned as the Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force. The Senate approved Dugan's four-star retirement rank and he retired from the USAF on January 1, 1991. Post-military career Dugan went on to serve as the president of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and is now President-Emeritus of that organization. References Official USAF Biography See also List of commanders of USAFE 1937 births Living people Chiefs of Staff of the United States Air Force United States Military Academy alumni Military personnel from Albany, New York Recipients of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Silver Star Recipients of the Legion of Merit Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) United States Air Force personnel of the Vietnam War Recipients of the Air Medal Recipients of the Order of the Sword (United States) Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal