Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz embraces Gen. Mark A. Welsh III during the Air Force Chief of Staff Retirement and Appointment ceremonies at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Aug. 10, 2012. Schwartz served in the Air Force for 39 years, the last four years as the Air Force’s senior uniformed leader. Prior to becoming the Air Force Chief of Staff, Welsh commanded Air Forces in Europe.

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz embraces Gen. Mark A. Welsh III during the Air Force Chief of Staff Retirement and Appointment ceremonies at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Aug. 10, 2012. Schwartz served in the Air Force for 39 years, the last four years as the Air Force’s senior uniformed leader. Prior to becoming the Air Force Chief of Staff, Welsh commanded Air Forces in Europe.

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