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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III hugs his son, Marine Corps 1st Lt. Matthew Welsh, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 24, 2016. DoD Photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro

Father Son Hug

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III hugs his son, Marine Corps 1st Lt. Matthew Welsh, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 24, 2016. DoD Photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro

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