African American Warriors before the revolutionary war and through every war to the present. The freedoms we enjoy today are only possible because of the sacrifices of the soldiers who have and continue to serve this great Nation in war and in...
SGM Christian A. Fleetwood was born during a time when African Americans were only looked at as property not an equal. Because there was a disruption of trade with Liberia SGM Christian A. Fleetwood enlisted in the Union Army. After enlisting, his...
Noncommissioned Officers have recited from memory, immortalized in script, and proudly displayed The Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer for many years. NCOs can remember reciting the Creed during their induction into the NCO Corps. Many of us...
NCO responsibilities from 1775 to present have not changed that much. Equipment, education, pay and other issues with time have changed but our traditions and heritage continue to hold strong without change. NCOs as noted in the "Blue Book and...
The Sergeant Major of the Army serves as the Army Chief of Staff’s personal adviser on all enlisted-related matters, particularly in areas affecting Soldier training and quality of life. The Sergeant Major of The Army devotes the majority of his...
Sergeant Major of the Army Bainbridge learned strong values and character early in his childhood and leadership through experiences as a junior NCO in Senior Positions enabling him to make many great contributions to the Non-commissioned Officer...
Time has been witness to the many obstacles the noncommissioned officer has had to overcome, starting from very minimal duties at the beginning of the era to greater and more important roles in every aspect of a unit. This increased...
It is an honor to be selected as a member of the Color guard. Depending on the size of the ceremony, the Color guard consists of two or three Color sergeants and two specialists or privates. The senior Color sergeant carries the National Color and...
The history of the Non-Commissioned Officer dates back as far as men have fought wars. NCOs played a critical role in not only developing America, but also countries around the world. Without the services of the NCO the outcome of all conflicts...
Verdun was to the 124th's first big test. William Thaw, the first NCO to receive an eventual commission, received the Legion de Honneur for his exploits over Verdun. Thaw piloted his Neuport through three enemy planes, withstood the attack, and...
Audie Murphy was a leader who "Lead by Example," and he demonstrated the seven Army Values in every aspect of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless-Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage! Audie Leon Murphy was born in Hunt County, TX on June...
The latter half of the 19th century was a tumultuous one for the US Army in the west. The Army also saw many changes and improvements, improvements in weapons, equipment, and transportation to name but a few. The bill of 1869, which led to the...
On 14 November 1965, 450 brave men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, were ordered to air assault into the Ia Drang River Valley. Their mission was to search for, and destroy the enemy. Military Intelligence reported two regiments of North...
The evolution of the sergeant major has been a long and successful story. The position has evolved from the rudimentary running of units to testifying in front of congress on behalf of all soldiers in the Army. Sergeants Major have evolved from...
Early on the morning of D-Day, after their horrific jump into Normandy France, in its first combat action, Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment captured and put out of action a German battery of four 105 mm cannon that were looking down...
On 17 September 1944 at 0450 in the morning more than 12000 allied paratroopers filled the shies of Holland from Eindhoven to Osterbeek in order to secure safe passage for the XXX Corps march into the Rhineland. This was an auspicious undertaking...
It was once stated, "In times of danger and not before Women were added to the corps with the danger over and all well righted war is forgotten and the women slighted". When this statement was made, it most likely referring to the Army Nurses Corps...
This monograph considers whether operational art and the operational level of conflict are viable constructs for Canada or other middle-powers. Like most of America's close allies, Canada quickly followed the US lead by adopting these operational...