#GenSelva was greeted with a water salute upon landing Joint Base Andrews for the final flight ✈️ of his 39-year career July 20. He retires July 31.

This is a time-honored U.S. Air Force tradition for pilots & crew.

Thanks to the 89th airlift wing for making it happen.

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#GenSelva and Mrs. Selva departed the Pentagon for the final time yesterday. He retires today after 39 years of faithful service to the nation, the Department of Defense 🇺🇸 and the @USAirForce.

Watch the ceremony live at 10 a.m. EDT here.

Wishing Team Selva Blue Skies and Tailwinds!

Today, #SecDef Mattis and Vice Chief @TheJointStaff #GenSelva hosted Vice President Kamala Harris Mike Pence at a memorial ceremony at the 9/11 #PentagonMemorial . #NeverForget

Thank you *GenSelva, Jon Stewart, *cmorganmusic and *the_USOfor re-energizing our deployed service members in *Iraq!

Thank you *GenSelva, Jon Stewart, *cmorganmusic and *the_USOfor re-energizing our deployed service members in *Iraq!

#GenSelva of the The Joint Staff 🇺🇸 is ready to cheer on the brave men and women of @InvictusSydney #TeamUS 🇺🇸! Who's with us?! #GameOnDownUnder #IG2018 #IAM #KnowYourMil @DoDOutreach U.S. Air Force

Next stop on the #Spring2018USO tour, Afghanistan! #USO #TheJointStaff #CraigMorgan #Breedloveguitars #MikeRogers #GenSelva #RussWhitman #Forthetroops

'Enseñar a los líderes se trata un poco de desnudar tu alma. Se trata de admitir tus debilidades. Se trata de ayudar a otras personas a descubrir las suyas y se trata de motivarlas para que las superen'.
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#GenDunford shares his thoughts on his time serving alongside #GenSelva and the leadership qualities he brought to the position of Vice Chairman at today's retirement ceremony. Have a listen.

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#GenSelva ’s team was on hand for an official spray down following his final flight ✈️ as an U.S. Air Force pilot. Mrs. Selva joined in the fun pilot tradition, too. We wish them both all the best as they head into retirement next week.

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The USO show begins with opening remarks from Vice Chairman #GenSelva . 'I sleep soundly at night because of the two million men and women who wear the uniform in defense of our nation.” #USOViceTour

Wonderful morning meeting the families - the support system - of #TeamUS @InvictusSydney with United States Consul General Sydney, Inactive account, The Joint Staff 🇺🇸 #GenSelva and Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth. #IG2018 #GameOnDownUnder #KnowYourMil

Al Asad Iraq Show was an amazing hang in spite of rain and hail storm
We’re are a blessed nation thanks to those who serve. #uso #genselva
#Breedloveguitars @the_USO

French Ambassador to the U.S. Philippe Etienne presented #GenSelva with a French Legion of Honor today for his efforts to further defense cooperation between the U.S. and #France over the past 4 years.
Read more: go.usa.gov/xypj4

Embassy of France in the U.S. | Department of Defense 🇺🇸 | @Defense_gouv

.Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth Esper and @TheJointStaff Vice Chief #GenSelva meet #TeamUS 🇺🇸 before the opening ceremony of the #InvictusGames2018 . Stay tuned all week for coverage of @InvictusSydney! #KnowYourMil #IG2018

Vice Chairman of The Joint Staff 🇺🇸, #GenSelva , and his spouse Mrs. Ricki Selva, presenting the 2018 USO-Metro Patriot Award to Congressman Mac Thornberry and his spouse Ms. Sally Thornberry! #USOAwards

Best cheering squad ever: meeting families and friends of #TeamUS for @InvictusSydney - so inspiring and dedicated #GameOnDownUnder Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth Inactive account #GenSelva

Incredible #WoundedWarriors competing at Invictus Games!

RT US Consulate General Sydney: #GenSelva , The Joint Staff 🇺🇸, is ready to cheer on the brave men & women of @InvictusSydney #TeamUS ! Who's with us? #GameOnDownUnder #IG2018 #KnowYourMil @DoDOutreach U.S. Air Force

'If all I had to do tonight was say thank you, it wouldn't be enough,' said Vice Chairman The Joint Staff 🇺🇸 #GenSelva at #TAPS25th Honor Guard Gala. 'It is comforting to know that when we go out to do what we do, there will be TAPS to care for those left behind.' #LoveLivesOn

Watch Jon Stewart, cmorganmusic, Robert Irvine, Max Holloway, @PaigeVanzantUFC & 'Rip' Hamilton join #GenSelva from The Joint Staff 🇺🇸 to visit deployed service members on the #USOViceTour : bit.ly/2KqAAbn