David C. Jones

David C. Jones
Jones in 1978
Born(1921-07-09)July 9, 1921
Aberdeen, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedAugust 10, 2013(2013-08-10) (aged 92)
Potomac Falls, Virginia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1943–1982
RankGeneral
Commands
Battles/wars
Awards
Spouse(s)
Lois Tarbell
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(m. 1942; died 2009)​
Children3

David Charles Jones (July 9, 1921 – August 10, 2013) was a United States Air Force general and the ninth chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.[1][2] In this capacity, Jones served as the highest-ranking uniformed officer of the United States Armed Forces.[3] He previously served as the ninth Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force and fifteenth commander of the United States Air Forces in Europe.[4][5]

Jones is best known for his efforts to cement the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as the principal military advisor to the President, as opposed to being a "first among equals" of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.[6][7] Following his retirement from active duty in 1982, he continued to emphasize the importance of such reform, which contributed to the passage of Goldwater-Nichols Act.[6][7]

  1. ^ "Gen. David C. Jones". Meaningful Funerals. (obituary). August 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  2. ^ "Jones can fly most A.F. planes". Deseret News. (Salt Lake City, Utah). Associated Press. April 2, 1980. p. A12.
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  4. ^ Jones, David C. "GENERAL DAVID C. JONES". af.mil. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
  5. ^ Snyder, Thomas; Shaw, Shelia (January 28, 1992). "Profiles In Leadership 1942-1992". Air Force Historical Research Agency. pp. 168–175. Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
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