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by Anonymous on February 8th, 2007
In the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marines, a Lieutenant Colonel has a silver oak leaf as his rank insignia. A full Colonel has, as his insignia, an eagle with a shield. The term “full-bird Colonel” refers to the eagle, which distinguishes the Colonel from the lesser Lieutenant Colonel, whose insignia does not include an eagle nor any other avian creature.
Below are the insignia for a “full-bird Colonel” and a Lieutenant Colonel, respectively.
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by Michelle J on July 12th, 2011
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Should females have the right to choose infantry as their MOS?
by KatieMichelle on October 9th, 2011
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Should Generals, and possibly Special Forces, be allowed to execute commoners who insult them, Bushido/chivalry style?
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