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The rank of general is pinned on Gen. David L. Goldfein by his wife, Dawn, and daughter, Diana Glass, during his promotion ceremony Aug. 6, 2015, in Washington, D.C. Goldfein's promotion makes him the Air Force's 38th vice chief of staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

AF welcomes new vice chief of staff

The rank of general is pinned on Gen. David L. Goldfein by his wife, Dawn, and daughter, Diana Glass, during his promotion ceremony Aug. 6, 2015, in Washington, D.C. Goldfein's promotion makes him the Air Force's 38th vice chief of staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

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