ORLANDO, Fla. — On Monday, Central Florida legend, Colonel Joe Kittinger was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Kittinger passed away in December 2023 at the age of 94.
The Air Force veteran served in the military for 29 years.
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In 1960, Kittinger set several world records for jumping from a helium balloon – 19 miles above the earth.
Kittinger accumulated over 10,000 flying hours including over 948 combat flying hours.
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He is survived by his wife, Sherry, two sons, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
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