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In the United States Army, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force, lieutenant colonel is a field-grade officer rank, just above the rank of major and just below the rank of colonel. It is equivalent to the naval rank of commander in the other uniformed services .
The structure of United States military ranks had its roots in British military traditions, adopting the same or similar ranks and titles. At the start of the American Revolutionary War in 1775, the Continental Army's lack of standardized uniforms and insignia proved confusing for soldiers in the field.
Later, Davis left the Army to work in the private sector, while continuing to serve in the United States Army Reserve. [2] In 2002, after the September 11 attacks, Davis returned to active duty. [1] He was initially posted to the Pentagon. [1] During his second deployment to Afghanistan, Davis was decorated with a second Bronze Star.
U.S. Army officers with their highest rank being colonel or lieutenant colonel. Not included are temporary ranks or ranks in National Guard, militia or other volunteer units. For Union army colonels, see Category:Union army colonels
William D. Swenson (born November 2, 1978) is a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor in a ceremony on October 15, 2013. [3]
Lieutenant colonel: Major: Captain: First lieutenant: Second lieutenant: Rank group General / flag officers ... United States Army [2. No insignia: Command sergeant ...
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Ronald C. Speirs, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from October ...