More than 130 Marines from Marine Barracks Washington escort the casket of Gen. Samuel Jaskilka (1919-2012), 16th assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, to the grave site at Arlington National Cemetery Jan. 26. Jaskilka joined the Marine Corps reserves as a second lieutenant in 1942 and served as the 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: | 516617 |
VIRIN: | 120126-M-HZ646-002 |
Resolution: | 3795x2525 |
Size: | 5.48 MB |
Location: | ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US |
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