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The Story of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps: The Backbone of the Army

by Jr. David W. Hogan, Arnold G. Fisch, Robert K. Wright

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From the Publisher: New revised edition which updates the 1989 version which culminated the Center of Military History's contribution to the Year of the NCO Corps since 1775. Has added chapters on Desert Storm, the Army during the 1990s, the Army in Afghanistan, and a new epilogue to carry the story forward. Contains portraits of NCOs in action; and selected documents on responsibilities, professional status and specialist rank. Appendices include: evolution of NCO rank insignia, and a show more gallery of Noncommissioned Officer heroes. show less

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Original publication date: 1989
Important places: USA
First words: Colonial America adapted continental European and English traditions and practices to fit local circumstances.
Last words: (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)The Army and the nation have been well served by both kinds of heroes.
Original language: English
Disambiguation notice: The first edition (published in 1989) had editors Arnold G. Fisch, Jr. and Robert K. Wright, Jr.; later editions (2003 and later) were edited by David W. Hogan, Jr., Arnold G. Fisch, Jr., and Robert K. Wright, Jr.

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Languages: English
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Published: 1989
Genres: Nonfiction, History, Business
DDC/MDS: 355.3
LCC: UB408.5 .S76

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