David C. Jones (1921 - 2013)

David Charles Jones was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He is a retired United States Air Force general and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. After graduating from Roswell flying school in New Mexico in 1943, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army Air Forces. Jones later graduated from the National War College in 1960.

During the Korean War, Jones commanded the 19th Bombardment Squadron. Following Korea, he commanded the 22nd Air Refueling Squadron and later the 33rd Bombardment Squadron, both at March Air Force Base. After squadron command, he worked in the Bomber Mission Branch before becoming aide to CINCSAC, General Curtis LeMay.

				Sen. Barry Goldwater and Gen. David C. Jones