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

The original publication of this volume culminated the U.S. Army's contribution to the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps (NCO). The Secretary of the Army directed this year-long consideration of the special responsibilities & accomplishments of the noncommissioned office so that members of our Army might come to appreciate better the vital role they have played & continue to play in the defense of the nation. This updated edition includes new chapters on Operation Desert Storm, the Army during the 1990s, the Army in Afghanistan, & a new Epilogue to carry the story forward. Includes a chapter on the critical role of NCOs to the success of the famous Lewis & Clark Expedition. Dozens of B&W & color photos & paintings.Hogan, Donald W., Jr. is the author of 'Story of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps : The Backbone of the Army', published 2005 under ISBN 9781422300701 and ISBN 1422300706.