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[citation needed] However, titles for offices of which there are many concurrent office holders (e.g., ambassador, senator, judge, professor or military ranks, especially colonel and above) are retained for life: A retired U.S. Army general is addressed as "General (Name)" officially and socially for the rest of their life. Military retirees ...
This is a list of initials, acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Air Force.Many of the words or phrases have varying levels of acceptance among different units or communities, and some also have varying levels of appropriateness (usually dependent on how senior the user is in rank).
This is a list of acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Marine Corps.Many of the words or phrases have varying levels of acceptance among different units or communities, and some also have varying levels of appropriateness (usually dependent on how senior the user is in rank [clarification needed]).
This is a list of personal titles arranged in a sortable table. They can be sorted: Alphabetically; By language, nation, or tradition of origin; By function. See Separation of duties for a description of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative functions as they are generally understood today.
The following is a list of last words uttered by notable individuals during the 19th century (1801-1900). A typical entry will report information in the following order: Last word(s), name and short description, date of death, circumstances around their death (if applicable), and a reference.
In the United States, there are several types of military funerals such as those performed at Arlington National Cemetery, which include and omit certain components depending on the status of the deceased (active, retired, veteran, rank/occupation). [4] Standard honor military funerals include the following: A military chaplain for family members.
Retirement is yet another chapter in the book of life.. On one hand, it's a sad goodbye to colleagues, coworkers and a long-time job, but it's also a joyful occasion providing an opportunity to ...
Douglas Abbott Macgregor (born January 4, 1947) is a retired colonel in the United States Army, former government official, author, consultant, and political commentator. [1] An Armor Branch officer by background, Macgregor was a leader in an early tank battle in the Gulf War [2] and was a top planner in the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia. [3]