Originally Posted by
galaxy flyer
Dave fine
Just asking', but Lt Col Steffens could not have been a LT Col in Korea, at the end of the conflict he would have been only 26 with about 6 years of commissioned service. Not taking anything away from him and know his great reputation from a nearby fighter unit, but it hardly seems possible to have 27 years in grade.
GF
Olds had not only risen in rank to field grade but was given command of his squadron on March 25, less than two years out of West Point and at only 22 years of age.
Anything is possible during war...Lemay went form 1LT to Maj Gen in 4 years.