Retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee
Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, one of Columbia College’s greatest alumni and a true national treasure, lived a life of dedicated service to the U.S. Air Force, the Boy Scouts and the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity among many other organizations. We are proud to call him one of our own.
Gen. McGee passed away peacefully at the age of 102 on Jan. 16, 2022, at his home in Maryland. Read his full obituary.
McGee’s commitment to education lives on in the Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee Scholarship, which he established in 2009 to help qualified veteran students achieve their education goals. Each year, the award recognizes the efforts of veteran students who embody the spirit and courage of Gen. McGee in his or her service and pursuit of education.