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Chapter Highlights Indiana ‘The Marshall Medal is one way to publicly thank Army families who have been so important to Eagle Chapters the Army,’ said retired Gen. , AUSA president and CEO. (U.S. ARMY/SGT. ELIZABETH HARRIS) 10 Marshall Medal awarded to Army families he Association of the U.S. Ar- The award will be presented at the career that spanned the Spanish- my’s highest honor for distin- AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposi- American War through the Truman Tguished and selfless service is tion. The event, which was converted administration. being awarded this year to The Army to a virtual event because of CO- Past recipients include Presidents Family, which includes spouses, par- VID-19 health and safety concerns, Dwight Eisenhower, Gerald Ford ents, siblings, children and the loved will take place Oct. 13–16. and George H.W. Bush; of ones of American soldiers. “While we can never truly do the Army ; and retired It is not the first time the George enough to recognize all that Army Army Gens. Gordon Sullivan, Lyman Catlett Marshall Medal has gone to families do to ensure America’s Army Lemnitzer, and . a group instead of a person. In 2004, remains strong and ready, the Mar- Other recipients include Duke Uni- the Marshall Medal was awarded to shall Medal is one way to publicly versity head basketball coach and The American Soldier. thank Army families who have been U.S. Military Academy graduate “In a year where soldiers have been so important to the Army from the Michael Krzyzewski; comedian Bob tested with frequent short-notice very beginning, through wars and Hope; and actor Gary Sinise. deployments at home and abroad, conflict and continuing through to- Last year’s recipient was retired and with the widespread disruption day and into the future,” Ham said. Gen. Martin Dempsey, who served as and uncertainty resulting from the The Marshall Medal, awarded by the 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs global coronavirus pandemic, I think AUSA since 1960, is named for Gen- of Staff and the 37th Army chief of it’s most appropriate to present the eral of the Army George Catlett Mar- staff. George Catlett Marshall Medal, shall Jr., a former Army chief of staff AUSA’s highest award, to The Army who also served as secretary of state, AUSA’s 2020 National Award Family,” said retired Gen. Carter secretary of defense and U.S. special recipients — Page 5 Ham, AUSA president and CEO. envoy to China in a public service

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DoD announces big changes for troops, bases in Europe he nearly 4,500 soldiers of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment will re- Tturn to the U.S. as part of a sweeping reduction in the number of U.S. troops stationed in Germany. Speaking at a press briefing Wednes- day, Defense Secretary said other Stryker brigade combat teams will begin “continuous rotations farther east in the Black Sea region to enhance deterrence and reassure al- lies along NATO’s southeastern flank” as part of the changes. Some moves could begin within weeks, Esper said. In all, about 11,900 service members Soldiers with 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, ride in a Stryker infantry carrier ve- will be repositioned, with 6,400 troops hicle during the Bull Run 12 exercise near Jaglowo, Poland. (U.S. ARMY/CPL. JUSTIN STAFFORD) returning to the U.S. and nearly 5,600 standing up at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Esper said the decision will be made moving to other parts of Europe, Esper Other moves include moving an Air by the Army in consultation with Con- said. Force fighter squadron and elements of gress. Adequate housing, child care, The plan will cut the number of a fighter wing to Italy, while canceling medical care and other quality of life U.S. troops in Germany to 24,000, plans to relocate about 2,500 airmen amenities to support troops and their a 12,000-troop reduction that Esper from Mildenhall, U.K., to Germany. families will be factors in the decision, said is designed to “strengthen NATO, “Our aim is to implement these he said. enhance the deterrence of Russia.” moves as expeditiously as possible,” The 2nd Cavalry Regiment has “It is important to note that in NA- Esper said, pledging that DoD is fo- been stationed at Rose Barracks in TO’s 71-year history, the size, compo- cused on “being fair to and taking Vilseck, Germany, since September sition and disposition of U.S. forces care of our service members and their 2006. At the time, the brigade was the in Europe has changed many times,” families.” first Stryker unit in Europe, moving Esper said at the Pentagon briefing. Esper estimated the shift will cost there from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, “As we’ve entered a new era of great- billions of dollars over several years to Washington. power competition, we are now at an- complete. Bringing the unit home will allow other one of those inflection points in The new home of the 2nd Cavalry the Army to rotate Stryker units into NATO’s evolution, and I am confident Regiment was not announced. Europe, Esper said. The Army already the alliance will be all the better and rotates brigade combat teams to South stronger for it.” Korea and Europe on nine-month de- The Pentagon also plans to consoli- ployments, and “we’re finding they’re date and move various headquarters. deploying at a much higher level of This includes moving U.S. Europe- readiness,” Esper said. an Command and Special Operations While deployed, the units also are Command Europe from Patch Bar- sustaining much higher levels of focus, racks in Stuttgart, Germany, to Mons, and the ability to rotate units gives Belgium, where NATO’s Supreme DoD and commanders more flexibility, Headquarters Allied Powers Europe he said. is located. EUCOM has been at Patch Overall, the U.S. is keeping more Barracks since 1967. than 24,000 troops in Europe, Esper DoD also plans to rotate the lead ele- said. ment of the Army’s newly reactivated “We’re moving forces out of Central headquarters to Poland, Es- Europe, Germany, where they’ve been per said. The Army announced the since the Cold War, and we’re now activation of the corps headquarters A 2nd Cavalry Regiment soldier conducts moving, we’re following, in many ways, in February, almost seven years after a 12-mile ruck march in Vilseck, Germany. the boundary east, where our newest it was inactivated. The unit is now (U.S. ARMY/STAFF SGT. TIMOTHY HAMLIN) allies are,” he said. www.ausa.org July 30, 2020 | AUSA Extra 3 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

New AUSA book discusses changing character of modern warfare Voice for the Army – By Joseph Craig Support For the Soldier most surprising ilitary science has a well- about 21st cen- Gen. Carter F. Ham, USA, Ret. President and CEO, AUSA known dictum that the na- tury warfare? ture of warfare is constant, Hooker: I Lt. Gen. Guy C. Swan III, USA, Ret. M Vice President, Education, AUSA but the character of war—the ways think Clause- Luc Dunn and means in which it is fought—is witz might be Editor always changing. surprised at how Desiree Hurlocker This is a central theme of Vom relevant and ap- Advertising Manager Kriege (On War), the famous work plicable much of Advertising Information Contact: by the 19th-century Prussian gen- his thinking re- Fox Associates Inc. eral and military theorist Carl von mains today. 116 W. Kinzie St. • Chicago, IL 60654 Phone: 800-440-0231 Clausewitz. 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AUSA names ‘extraordinary’ National Award recipients he Association of the U.S. Army has announced the re- Tcipients of its 2020 National Awards, which honor individuals for their selfless service and dedication to the Army and its soldiers. “We at AUSA are really proud of this year’s National Award recipi- ents,” said retired Gen. Carter Ham, AUSA president and CEO. “From a group of extraordinary nominees, we have selected recipients whose self- less service and unparallel accom- plishments best exemplify the ideals we celebrate at AUSA.” The awards will be presented at the AUSA Annual Meeting and Ex- position. The event, which was con- verted to a virtual event because of Retired Gen. Richard Cody and his wife, Vicki, are the recipients of the 2020 General COVID-19 health and safety con- Creighton W. Abrams Medal for exceptional service to the U.S. Army. (COURTESY PHOTO) cerns, will take place Oct. 13–16. the goal of building a home for every William G. Bainbridge Medal for con- While AUSA will not be able to rec- qualified veteran, according to the tributions to the Army Noncommis- ognize this year’s recipients in per- group’s website. sioned Officer Corps will be awarded son, “we will find a way to appropri- Cody also serves with other organi- to retired Command Sgt. Maj. Lance ately acknowledge these great people zations, including the Intrepid Fallen Lehr of AUSA’s General of the Army as we transition this year’s Annual Heroes Fund, the George C. Marshall Omar N. Bradley chapter in El Paso, Meeting to a virtual platform,” Ham Foundation and Hope for the War- Texas. pledged. riors, and he is the founder and lead Lehr, who served in the Army for pilot for Operation Flying Heroes, more than 32 years, continues to Abrams Medal which provides flights for wounded serve and support soldiers, their fami- The General Creighton W. Abrams Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. lies and veterans in the El Paso area. Medal for exceptional service to the Vicki Cody is an Army spouse and “Lance’s love of soldiers is what U.S. Army will be awarded to retired mom, with two sons serving as pilots pushes him every day to do some- Gen. Richard Cody and his wife, in the Army. She is a coach and men- thing to make soldiers’ time in El Vicki. tor for other Army spouses and an Paso and Fort Bliss better,” said Cody, a 1972 West Point graduate advocate for Army families. John Baily, AUSA’s Fourth Region and master aviator who retired in She is the author of Your Soldier, vice president-educate, who nomi- 2008 as the Army vice chief of staff, Your Army: A Parents’ Guide, first nated Lehr for the award. is known as a soldier’s soldier and an published by AUSA in 2005, and As president of AUSA’s General of aviator’s aviator, serving more than Your Soldier, Your Army: A Fam- the Army Omar N. Bradley chapter, 36 years in uniform and command- ily Guide, which was published by Lehr focused on taking care of enlist- ing at all levels and serving in six of AUSA in 2017. ed soldiers at Fort Bliss, Baily said. the Army’s combat divisions. Her memoir, Army Wife: A Story “He has worked tirelessly to help After retiring from the Army, Cody of Love and Family in the Heart of develop an understanding between served for 10 years as a senior vice the Army, was published in 2016 and the El Paso community and the Fort president at L3 Technologies. it received the 2016 USA Best Book Bliss soldiers,” Baily said. “He wants He also is chairman of the board Award for narrative non-fiction and to help the community understand for Home for Our Troops, a nonprofit was a finalist for the 2016 Foreword the needs of the soldiers and their founded in 2004 that provides new, Indies Book of the Year in the mili- families and how the community can specially adapted, mortgage-free tary/war category. meet these needs.” homes to wounded troops. Lehr regularly conducts NCO pro- To date, the group has built more Bainbridge Medal fessional development sessions with than 295 homes nationwide, with The Sergeant Major of the Army See next page www.ausa.org July 30, 2020 | AUSA Extra 5 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

From previous page Communications & Consulting. Sunshine chapter and Third Region units on Fort Bliss, recently help- Trier has been actively involved president,” members of the Sunshine ing the 1st Armored Division’s 2nd with AUSA since her time in the Ar- chapter wrote in her nomination. Brigade Combat Team prepare for my’s Program Executive Office-Sim- She is highly respected and dedi- a rotation at the National Training ulation, Training and Instrumenta- cated and has served as an adviser Center at Fort Irwin, California. tion, or PEO-STRI, where she was and confidant, said Kris McBride, He is also a founding member of a liaison between the organization’s the current Third Region president. the Alliance for Regional Military leadership and AUSA’s Sunshine “Mary’s heart is in this, and it Support, which works to support chapter. shows in everything she does,” Mc- troops at Fort Bliss and nearby After retiring, Trier became in- Bride said. White Sands Missile Range and Hol- volved in the Orlando, Florida-based loman Air Force Base. chapter’s activities, rising to become Cribbins Medal Among the issues he’s most focused chapter president from 2008 to 2010. The Joseph P. Cribbins Medal for on are troops’ quality of life concerns During her two-year term, the exemplary service by a Department and post-service employment and chapter was twice named Best Chap- of the Army civilian will be awarded education opportunities. ter in the national category of its size. to Mark Sullivan of the U.S. Army During his tenure on the El Paso She served as Third Region presi- Financial Management Command. Veterans Affairs Advisory Commit- dent from 2012 to 2016, traveling A retired command sergeant major tee, Lehr got the city to change its extensively to visit the region’s chap- with 23 years of active-duty service, hiring policies to make sure veterans ters, spearheading numerous fun- Sullivan began a new career as an are included in the interview process draisers and programs for soldiers, Army civilian in 2009. and produced a survey to better un- and ensuring close communication In his current job, he helps plan derstand the needs of local veterans. between local chapters and AUSA’s and execute military pay actions “Lance has worked hard to educate national leaders. supporting contingency operations, employers about the value of service She currently serves as AUSA’s develops Armywide policies and pro- members who are separating or retir- South-Florida state president, re- cedures, and coordinates with the ing from the service,” Baily said. mains active in the Sunshine chap- Defense Finance and Accounting ter and was recently named a board Service and various organizations Drexel Biddle Medal member for the Gary Sinise Founda- within the Army. The Major General Anthony J. tion’s Orlando chapter. He also helps ensure wounded sol- Drexel Biddle Medal for outstanding “Her sincere honesty and concern diers assigned to Warrior Transition contributions to the Association of the for the soldiers and AUSA member- Units receive the correct pay and en- U.S. Army will be awarded to Mary ship were consistently evident in titlements and is regularly tapped as Trier, president and CEO of Capital all her actions while serving as the a subject-matter expert on finance issues by senior leaders inside and outside of the Army. Sullivan recently developed a four- day course for human resources pro- fessionals across the Army on the new Integrated Personal and Pay System, or IPPS-A, teaching the training pilot class at four installa- tions to validate the course material. Sullivan is no stranger to AUSA, serving as treasurer and secretary of the Korea chapter from 2009 to 2016. During that time, he organized cross-country runs and fitness chal- lenges in the local community, free movie nights at the post exchange theater and delivered free pizza to soldiers during the holidays. After returning to the U.S., Sul- AUSA’s National Awards honor individuals for their selfless service and dedication to livan became involved in AUSA’s the Total Army and its soldiers. (U.S. ARMY/1ST LT. ANGELO MEJIA) Indiana chapter, organizing its an-

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nual golf outing and soldier and NCO since August 2018. breakfast. Craig also is an active community He coordinated the chapter’s drive volunteer, including with the local to collect clothes and food for home- food bank, the Arizona Special Olym- less veterans in the area and orga- pics and the committee that plans nized Operation Indiana Care Pack- the Phoenix Veterans Day parade. age, an effort that in the past two “With her steadfast belief in AU- years has sent more than 800 care SA’s vision, mission and goals, Kar- packages to troops deployed over- en’s enthusiasm as an action-oriented seas. volunteer, and her total dedication to Sullivan also volunteers with other soldiers and their families are truly local groups, tirelessly working to remarkable attributes that have had improve his local community. far-reaching impact across America’s Total Army and within the Army’s Dixon Award professional association, AUSA,” The John W. Dixon Award for out- said retired Col. Jeanne Blaes, pres- standing contributions to national The awards will be presented at the AUSA ident of AUSA’s Arizona Territorial Annual Meeting, to be held virtually from defense from industry will be award- chapter, who nominated Craig. Oct. 13–16. (U.S. ARMY/SGT. TRESA ALLEMANG) ed to Eileen Drake, CEO and presi- dent of Aerojet Rocketdyne, a Sac- liable technology efficiently and on Rudder Medal ramento, California-based company time,” he said. The Major General James Earl that develops and manufactures ad- Rudder Medal, given to a current vanced propulsion and energetics McLain Medal or former member of the U.S. Army systems. The Raymond Reserve for advancing a seamless Aerojet Rocketdyne is an AUSA S. McLain Medal, given to a current and component-integrated Army, is National Partner and active partici- or former member of the National awarded to retired Lt. Gen. Charles pant in AUSA events and at the na- Guard for advancing a seamless and Luckey, who retired this summer af- tional and chapter levels. component-integrated Army, will be ter a 43-year career. Under Drake’s leadership, the com- awarded to retired Command Sgt. For the past four years, Luckey pany also supports Operation Grati- Maj. Karen Craig. was chief of the Army Reserve and tude and the American Red Cross’ Craig, who served in the Army and commander of U.S. Army Reserve Service to Armed Forces program. Army National Guard for 35 years, Command. A former Army officer and aviator, is a longtime supporter of state and During his tenure, Luckey “moved Drake is a proud supporter of the national advocacy for enlisted troops, the Army Reserve to a new state of Army’s mission and soldiers and has first joining the Enlisted Association operational readiness, transforming built strong relationships with Army of the National Guard in Arizona the posture and capability of its forc- and DoD leaders. and then AUSA’s Arizona Territorial es … to a component that is ready to Her commitment has been stead- chapter. quickly respond to evolving threats fast during the COVID-19 pandemic, She remained an active member of from multiple sources, including peer as she led a comprehensive response both organizations while she contin- and near-peer competitors,” said Ste- to ensure employees could stay safe ued to serve in uniform, culminating phen Austin, of the Office of the Chief and continue working. as the senior enlisted soldier for the of the Army Reserve, who nominated “Throughout these years, Eileen Arizona Army National Guard. the general for the award. has never forgotten her roots as an After her retirement in 2009, Craig Luckey developed and oversaw Op- Army aviation officer, and she con- joined the Phoenix Veterans Affairs eration Cold Steel, the largest and tinuously applies the experience Healthcare System, where she con- most comprehensive individual and of her personal service to our com- tinues to work today. crew-served weapons gunnery train- pany’s pursuit of excellence,” John A member of AUSA since 1997, ing exercises in the history of the Schumacher, senior vice president Craig facilitated an agreement, signed Army Reserve, Austin said. for Washington operations and com- in December 2017, between AUSA and Cold Steel expanded the compo- munications for Aerojet Rocketdyne, EANGUS to form a partnership to nent’s collective training capability said when nominating Drake. support the National Guard. and increased Army Reserve and “Eileen’s personal example in- She is active in efforts to advocate Army National Guard integration in spires our employees to serve those for better benefits for Guard troops numerous training exercises. who serve by producing the most re- and has been president of EANGUS See National Awards, Page 9 www.ausa.org July 30, 2020 | AUSA Extra 7

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National Awards From Page 7 He postured the Army Reserve to respond quickly to natural disasters in support of local authorities, and when the COVID-19 pandemic re- vealed a shortage of medical person- nel in hospitals across the country, Luckey created a new unit made up of medical and support soldiers. The Army Reserve generated 17 and deployed 15 of these Urban Aug- mentation Medical Task Forces, mo- bilizing nearly 3,000 soldiers in less than 72 hours to support hospitals in the hardest hit parts of the country.

Volunteer Family of the Year Award The AUSA Volunteer Family of Staff Sgt. Casey Raines, his wife, Brittany, and their six children—Kamden, Mason, Brook- lyn, Caleb, Caiden and Bentley—are AUSA’s Volunteer Family of the Year. (COURTESY PHOTO) the Year Award for promoting the well-being of soldiers and their fam- River Pee Wee Wrestling Club. Robert Irvine Foundation. ily members is presented to the fam- Brittany Raines collects and dis- Through the foundation, Irvine ily of Staff Sgt. Casey Raines of the tributes donated toys to children of raises money to support veterans and 91st Military Police Battalion at Fort Fort Drum soldiers every holiday active-duty service members by fund- Drum, New York. season, is a leader in the Soldier and ing programs to address visible and Raines, his wife, Brittany, and Family Readiness Group for the 91st invisible wounds. their six children—Kamden, Mason, MP Battalion, serves as community Key programs include funding Brooklyn, Caleb, Caiden and Bent- outreach coordinator for the North the training of service dogs, serving ley—dedicate countless hours to Country Spouses’ Club, is active with meals to troops and their families, their community. the Fort Drum Girl Scouts, and vol- funding counseling for first respond- As a family, the Raineses set up, unteers with several other groups in ers, providing mobility devices to sort and distribute donations every the area. wounded veterans and issuing grants summer for Operation Homefront’s The Raines children, who range in to veterans in need, according to the Back to School Brigade, which col- age from 13 to 5, volunteer as well, foundation’s website. lects backpacks filled with school including in church, Girl Scouts, Boy Irvine actively participates in supplies for military kids. Scouts and the USO. troop rallies held by the Gary Sinise The family of eight also helps with The family was nominated by Foundation, regularly tours with the Operation Homefront Holiday Meals, AUSA’s Northern New York-Fort USO to visit deployed troops, and is sorting food items, loading bags and Drum chapter. a member of the board of directors for distributing them to families in need. the USO’s DC-Metro chapter. In October 2018, the Raines family AUSA National Service Award His restaurant, Fresh Kitchen by founded Warm Up Watertown. AUSA is honored to present its Robert Irvine, is a popular lunch The family collects scarves and National Service Award to Robert spot in the Pentagon. hats, and during the cold winter Irvine, renowned chef, fitness au- Irvine, who joined the British Roy- months, they hang the collected thority and philanthropist who is an al Navy when he was 15 and learned items on light poles, benches and active supporter of the troops and the to cook during his service, often says other locations around Watertown military. he’s proud of the work soldiers do in with a note asking those who need Irvine, who is known for his pio- defending America—and he’s happy them to take them. neering cooking shows Dinner: Im- to give back. Individually, Casey Raines vol- possible and Restaurant: Impossible, “I want the men and women who unteers with the North Country has hosted or appeared on numerous wear the cloth of our nation to know Spouses’ Club, his company Soldier Food Network and ABC shows, writ- that people care … that we support and Family Readiness Group and ten four books on food and nutrition, them, their families and the mis- the Fort Drum Girl Scouts. He also launched the digital Robert Irvine sion,” Irvine said on a visit to Dover is a wrestling coach with the Indian Magazine, and in 2014 founded The Air Force Base, Delaware, last fall. www.ausa.org July 30, 2020 | AUSA Extra 9 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

Chapter awards education grants during virtual ceremony he Indiana chapter of the As- The grants recognize outstanding sociation of the U.S. Army re- scholars and leaders for achievements Tcently awarded grants to eight and accomplishments in their commu- deserving students during its annual nities. Each awardee received a $1,500 Education Grant Luncheon. grant. The June 18 event also served as Brig. Gen. Mark Bennett, command- the chapter’s celebration of the Army er of Army Financial Management birthday, which was June 14, and Command, was the keynote speaker. AUSA’s July 5 anniversary. “He inspired the grant awardees Held via Zoom teleconference, with his comments about how a life of the virtual luncheon was attended service to others is well worth living, by chapter board [adding] that they were not the leaders Indiana members, award- of tomorrow but the leaders of today,” ees, parents and Gatto said. guests, corporate sponsors, Indiana Bennett also emphasized the im- University ROTC representatives and portance of Army history and under- more. standing the past in order to foster “All our grant recipients participat- pride and respect for accomplishments ed in the Zoom event with at least one and traditions. of their parents, if available, and we All certificates and checks were Education grants from AUSA’s Indiana were able to hear about their educa- mailed following the virtual ceremony chapter recognize outstanding scholars tional goals for the future,” said Cyn- so that grant awardees could plan for and leaders for achievements and accom- thia Gatto, the chapter president. the upcoming academic year. plishments. (U.S. ARMY PHOTO) Eagle Chapters The following chapters attained Eagle status for June 2020 by showing positive membership growth. The number of consecutive months of growth since July 1, 2019, is shown in parentheses. Arsenal of Democracy (11) Fort Sheridan-Chicago (9) A.P. Hill Rappahannock (7) Coastal South Carolina (11) Las Vegas-John C. Fremont (9) Florida Gulf Stream (7) Rock Island Arsenal (11) Tucson-Goyette (9) Greater Atlanta (7) Korea (11) Pikes Peak (9) St. Louis Gateway (7) West Point Area (10) Picatinny Arsenal-Middle Forge (8) Greater Kansas City (7) Capital District of New York (10) Francis Scott Key (8) PFC William Kenzo Nakamura (7) Northern New York-Fort Drum (10) Tri-State (8) Utah (7) Major Samuel Woodfill (10) Fairfax-Lee (8) GEN Creighton W. Abrams (7) Allegheny-Blue Ridge (10) Central Virginia (8) Massachusetts Bay (6) Fort Rucker-Wiregrass (10) Suncoast (8) Northern New Jersey (6) Greater Augusta-Fort Gordon (10) Chattahoochee Valley-Fort Benning (8) New Orleans (6) Marne (10) Magnolia (8) Thunderbird (6) Fort Jackson-Palmetto State (10) Leonidas Polk (8) Fort Riley-Central Kansas (6) Texas Capital Area (10) North Texas (8) GEN John W. Vessey, Jr (6) Greater Los Angeles (10) Des Moines Freedom (8) San Diego (6) Joshua Chamberlain (9) SGM Jon R. Cavaiani (8) First In Battle (5) Dix (9) San Francisco (8) Isthmian (4) Greater New York-Statue of Liberty (9) Cowboy (8) GA Omar N. Bradley (4) (9) Col Edward Cross (7) Fort Huachuca-Sierra Vista (4) Fort Campbell (9) Fort Pitt (7) Topeka (3) Redstone-Huntsville (9) CSM James M. MacDonald-Keystone (7) UAE (3) First Militia (9) Greater Philadelphia (Penn and Hellenic (3) Braxton Bragg (9) Franklin) (7) Alamo (2) Arkansas (9) MG Harry Greene, Aberdeen (7) GEN Joseph W. Stilwell (2)

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