 St. Clair Streett ( October 6 , 1893 – September 28 , 1970 ) , known as " Bill " , was a United States Air Force ( USAF ) major general and writer who first organized and led the Strategic Air Command ( SAC ) . Streett served as aide to air power advocate General Billy Mitchell , and was viewed by General of the Air Force Henry H. Arnold as his own personal " troubleshooter " . 
