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Tag: retirement

Gen. Paul Selva and his wife, Ricki, hold hands.

Aug. 1, 2019

Vice Chairman Selva Retires; Ends 39-Year Air Force Career

Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva has ended his 39-year military career, retiring during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after four years of service as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.