Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, presents a folded flag to Michael Jaskilka during his father’s funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery Jan. 26. Gen. Samuel Jaskilka (1919-2012) joined the Marine Corps reserves as a second lieutenant in 1942 and served as the 16th assistant commandant from 1975 until he retired in 1978. Jaskilka was also honored with a flyover of four MV-22 Ospreys during the ceremony. Jaskilka’s awards include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, two Silver Star Medals, a Legion of Merit, a Bronze Star Medal with a valor device, a World War II Victory Medal, seven Vietnam Service Medals and a United Nations Korea Medal.
Date Taken: | 01.26.2012 |
Date Posted: | 01.31.2012 11:59 |
Photo ID: | 516615 |
VIRIN: | 120126-M-HZ646-009 |
Resolution: | 1860x1238 |
Size: | 1.21 MB |
Location: | ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US |
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