Air Force's Daniel 'Chappie' James Jr. Was 1st Black 4-Star General > U.S. Department of Defense > Story
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How many stars does an air force general have on his uniform? Why don't they wear four-star insignia like army generals do? - Quora
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Air Force puts 4-star general in charge of nukes for first time since Cold War - Anchorage Daily News
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