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A joint service color guard folds the flag over retired Gen. David C. Jones’ casket during his funeral Oct. 25, 2013, at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Jones served four years as Air Force chief of staff from 1974 to 1978 until he was appointed chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff June 21, 1978. As chairman he served as the senior military adviser to the president, the National Security Council and the secretary of Defense. He entered the Army Air Corps and began aviation cadet training in April 1942. He received his commission and pilot wings in February 1943. The Army, Marine Corp and Coast Guard were also in attendance conducting military honors.

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes
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