typically the highest rank is a General (aka 4 star General), but in some cases one officer is promoted to General of the Army (5 star General) and in extremely rare cases (only twice in US history) a General can attain the rank of General of the Armies, which is senior to all officer ranks past and present.
Well, technically women can hold the same ranks as men in the US Military.
The highest award US military personnel can receive is the Medal of Honor
*they were assigned the most dangerous tasks.*
Probably not. Your U.S. Military contract probably precludes you from living in another country while still serving in the U.S. military.
He was a major general in the regular US army and was paid a regular salary which gave him much financial security. They let him use his home in TN as his headquarters so he could continue to manage his plantation while he did his army job.
Yes. I am in Finance in the military. The only way you will ever lose your pay or benefits while serving in the military is in the case that our government ceased to exist. if the economy was bad enough that the government has no money there first priority will always be national defense. Don't worry about losing your benefits. And with the way the economy is looking I would say that the military is the safest place to be.
Yes, and, if you're convicted of such an offence while serving as a member of the Armed Forces, you almost certainly will be punted out.
The term "sponsor" on a military ID refers to the individual who is responsible for the service member and their family members while they are stationed at a particular military installation. This person assists with administrative matters, provides guidance, and ensures the family's needs are met while the service member is serving their duty.
Voting and serving in the military are part of being a responsible citizen. While some may disagree, saying that both voting and military service are individual decisions, it should be noted that both the right to vote and the option to serve or not was hard-earned by the blood and sacrifice of Americans dating back to the Militiamen's defeat of the British in 1775. On a historical note, ancient Athens, known as the 'birthplace of democracy', required military service as a prerequisite to earn the right to vote.
while on active duty the military pays a high percentage of colloge tuition. after serving a tour of enlistment enough money will be had to complete a full bachelors degree..
You can get you license while serving in the military, however you will have to have a State Issued Identification Card prior to enlistment, now the military will not issue you a license you will still have to go through the State. Keep in mind certain jobs require a license prior to enlistment.
Commendation Medals are awarded by the individual US Military services to anyone who, while serving in any capacity distinguishes himself/herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.
A Bronze Star Medal is given to soldiers serving in the United States Armed Forces who show great merit work while serving. All branches of the military are eligible for this medal unless they are aerial pilots.