In May 1945, General Cabell was assigned to Air Force headquarters, where he became chief of the Strategy and Policy Division in the Office of the Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Plans. In December 1945 he was assigned with the Military Staff Committee of the United Nations, and after attending the London Conference, remained on duty with the United Nations in New York, as deputy and later as U.S. Air Force Representative on the Military Staff Committee. In November 1947 Major General Cabell became chief of the Air Intelligence Requirements Division in the Office of the Director of Intelligence. Lieutenant General Cabell was sworn in as deputy director of Central Intelligence on April 23, 1953. He is a rated technical observer and command pilot.
Interests Enjoys spectator sports, plays golf, fond of fishing, swimming and horseback riding.
Is an avid reader and enjoys good classical music. Has the habit of taking a morning constitutional. Likes Western stories and good music. Tells a good story and has a sense of humor. Enjoys traveling, prefers warm climate areas.