End of the Jumper Era

Aug. 16, 2005

The Air Force officially announced that Gen. John Jumper’s retirement ceremony will take place on Sept. 2 at Andrews AFB, Md. The Chief of Staff will cede USAF’s top uniformed spot to Gen. T. Michael Moseley, currently the Vice Chief.

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