The U.S. Military Academy in West Point will begin taking down memorials commemorating figures of the Confederacy during the holiday break.
Brig. Gen. Lorna Mahlock is on her way to becoming a major general.
An Army one-star general who led the White House Military Office may face punishment.
Army Times conducted data analysis that shows Army West Point football players are significantly more likely to become generals.
A new working group will oversee the removal and replacing of tributes to the Confederacy and Confederate military starting in December.
A commission compiling a list of Defense Department items named after Confederates is due to make its final recommendations to Congress by Oct. 1.
In comparison, the Air Force had promoted Daniel “Chappie” James to four-star general in 1975.
Gen. Michael Langley has been tasked with leading troops on the continent against escalating threats from militant groups.
Several buildings, roads and monuments are recommended for changes.
The name changes should be completed by early 2024.
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