This is the story of seven June days in 1944 in the life of Walter D. Ehlers. For his bravery, he would receive the nation’s highest military honor. To understand the impact of those seven days, June 4 to June 10, this is his story.
Within a seven day period, MSG(R) Pedro Rodriguez became a Korean War double hero. He earned two Silver Stars for bravery in the battle field. This great Noncommissioned officer is a legend in his native town in the island of Puerto Rico. He was...
The purpose of this NCO History Briefing is to acknowledge the heroism of SGT Alvin C. York during WWI. In 1964, upon the death of this war hero, President Lyndon Johnson issued a statement calling him "A symbol of American courage and sacrifice"...
From Harlem streets and other New York City neighborhoods they came, members of the only U.S. unit, to get "over there" with their old State name, the 15th New York. These black National Guardsmen soon found themselves with a new name, the 369th...
The history of the United States Army is a long and colorful one dating back over 220 years. Adding to the traditions and history of the Army is the Noncommissioned Officer, the backbone of the Army. During the period of 1865-1924, the NCO has left...
The NCO Corps of the Philippine Army came into existence a few years after the country gained its independence from the United States on 04 July 1946. Young war veterans of World War II who opted to enlist into the regular force of the new republic...
An old Soldier was asked, "Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?" wrote Ambrose (307). The old Soldier answered, "No, but I served in a company of heroes" wrote Ambrose (307). These heroes were a part of Easy Company, S06th Parachute Infantry...
Born in the South Texas German community of Lindenau, Raul Perez Benavidez was a sharecropper's son who barely knew his parents. Salvador and Teresa Benavidez died a year apart, leaving him and a younger brother, Roger, to live with an uncle,...
American history includes more than 200 years of recorded military success and failures. From the Revolutionary War to the those operations under Global War on Terrorism, the military leaders and warriors of the United States, have implemented...
In 1971, the Army officially implemented the NCO Education System. Since its implementation, NCOES now covers all critical levels of leader development. Today the system consists of the Warrior Leaders Course, BNCOC, ANCOC and USASMA.
The role and...
Latvian soldiers in history are still hot issue in Latvia even today. There are who think that Riflemen in 1918 were communists, others -which fought for Latvia's freedom. There are still discussions about Latvian SS Legion and Latvians, who...
My information brief today is on Dan Schoonover. He was a combat engineer, which is commonly referred to in the engineer world as "Sapper". I will discuss the meaning of the name "Sapper" so we will all be able to understand the background of his...
Alvin C. York was born on 13 December 1887 in Pall Mall Tennessee. This is located near the Wolf River in Fentress County about halfway between Knoxville and Nashville and about three miles from the Kentucky border. He was the third oldest of 11...
Sergeant Alvin C. York was the most decorated American during World War 1. His determination and faith in his country aided the capture of countless Germans. York was a humble man that was determined to bring education to his native valley....
Beyond the Call to Duty are words that titled Sergeant Alvin C. York for the rest of his life and beyond. Sergeant Alvin C. York was born 13 December 1887 in a Town called Pall Mall, Tennessee located in Fentress Country. He was the 3rd oldest...
General Pershing called him "The greatest civilian Soldier" of World War I. Ferdinand Foch, the Allied Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies in France during World War I, described his exploit in the Argonne as "The greatest thing accomplished by...
SSG Eddie Carter was born on 26 May 1916, in Los Angeles, CA. His father was Edward A. Carter Sr. an evangelist and missionary originally from Trinidad, CO. and spent some time in EI Paso, TX, before moving to Los Angeles, CA (Carter and Allen)....
Sergeant Major Christian Abraham Fleetwood was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Battle of Chapin's Farm (also known as The Battle of New Market Heights). His citation reads: The President of the United States in the name of...
Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) William G. Bainbridge is one of the many outstanding
professional senior noncommissioned officers who made a significant and lasting impact on the
Army. Senior noncommissioned officers often ask themselves "what...
The position of the Office of the Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) has been filled thirteen times by outstanding Soldiers. Before appointment to this position, individuals will have already demonstrated several years of leadership ability and...