Retired Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson was given the honorary rank during a ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force’s establishment as a military service.
A 100-year-old World War II triple ace has been promoted more than 77 years after the war ended.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presided over the ceremony, which coincided with the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force’s establishment as a military service. Local and state leaders were also in attendance.Anderson also received a general officer’s personal flag, which has historically symbolized leadership on the battlefield. Today, flags symbolize the presence of a general officer. Their personal flags are present at all official military functions one attends.
"Ace" describes a fighter pilot who has been credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft, according to the military. "For me, he represents all the guys he flew with," his son, retired Lt. Col. Jim Anderson, said. "He's the last of them."
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