“We are disappointed in this decision and will await a U.S. Army debrief to better understand its choice.” Vision for vertical lift Army officials said the service still needs armed reconnaissance — but the technology has changed. The service will no longer rely on a manned helicop...
Brig. Gen. Laura Yeager became the first woman to lead any U.S. Army infantry when Maj. Gen. Mark Malanka retired from the California National Guard's 40th Infantry Division on June 29, 2019. The division was led by men since its inception in 1917. Yeager was promoted in 2016 to brig...
hisunequivocalcondemnation of the acts, the eventual termination of a number of the soldiers involved, initiation of an internal investigation, and cooperation with civilian police. Hisinitiativessaw some results following his May 2015 retirement: recruitment of women increased approximately 2 percent in ...
Plans being written in Washington in March, had they been carried out, well might have kept the Eighth Army from moving above the 38th parallel toward Line Kansas. For as a gradual development since the Chinese intervention, the United States and other members of the UNC coalition by that tim...
Patrick lived in a luxury retirement home, where his daughter was the manager. He was immediately assessed as needing to be in the hospital wing, which I felt justified my decision. Family and work associates all made the trek out to see him regularly, though no-one had bothered to do th...
to rifle. The new rifle was created with the height of modernized small arms technology. The rifle was strong and light, weighing only 9 pounds; it was the perfect weapon for the new Army's needs. This semi-automatic weapon would go on to be the primary choice of arms for World War ...
The commander or supervisor will consider the response and initiate separation action if no adequate explanation is provided, unless the individual submits an application for retirement, if eligible. USAR personnel who fall under the purview of this paragraph will be released from AD or dischar...
In fact, the soldiers are paid a full salary and provided housing and benefits, including a retirement plan, while attending school [source: USArmy.com]. Another benefit of training at the Defense Language Institute is the potential to earn an associate's degree if you transfer 15 non-...
His retirement ceremony from the military was Friday. It was his first day off since before the storm. After, he plans to return to Panama City and pull on his combat boots for the long haul. He knows he has his work cut out for him. Tens of thousands of homes are unlivable, and ...
Commanding General of the Philippine Dept. John L. Hines at his retirement party – 1932 Manila was probably one of the best assignments for the military in the Thirties because of the friendly and hospitable atmosphere of the Filipinos combined with the excellent facilities at Subic Bay, Sangley...