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Oliver Prince Smith (October 26, 1893 – December 25, 1977) was a U.S. Marine four-star general and decorated combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War.He is most noted for commanding the 1st Marine Division during the first year of the Korean War, and notably during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, where he said "Retreat, Hell!
President-elect Trump has selected retired Marine Gen. James Mattis to be secretary of defense -- and he is eminently quotable.
Holland McTyeire "Howlin' Mad" Smith, KCB (April 20, 1882 – January 12, 1967) was a general in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.He is sometimes called the "father" of modern U.S. amphibious warfare.
(1917–2008) Married widow of Marine Corps four-star general Keith B. McCutcheon. 96 William E. DePuy: 1 Jul 1973 Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (CG TRADOC), 1973–1977. 4 1941 : 32 (1919–1992) 97 Richard G. Stilwell: 31 Jul 1973
This year, as we honor Veterans Day on November 11, 2023, we recognize the American patriots who have served in the military, and thank them for their service to our country.Reading and sharing ...
Eric M. Smith (born 1964 or 1965) [1] is a United States Marine Corps four-star general who has served as the 39th commandant of the Marine Corps since 22 September 2023. [2] [3] He served as acting commandant of the Marine Corps between 10 July 2023 and 22 September 2023 while awaiting Senate confirmation.
The slogan was replaced by "Join the People Who've Joined the Army" in 1973, which later evolved into "This is the Army." [3] Slogan was written in 1971 by Ted Regan Jr., Executive Vice President and Executive Creative Director of N.W. Ayer, the Army's ad agency. Regan also wrote the follow-up slogan, "Join the people who've joined the Army.'
Lejeune was born on January 10, 1867, at the Old Hickory Plantation near Lacour, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupee Parish. [3] He was the son of Confederate army captain Ovide Lejeune (1820–1889) [4] He attended the preparatory program at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge from September 1881 to April 1884, leaving to prepare for the entrance exam for the United States Naval Academy. [5]