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Access Agreement

Access Agreement is a 1993 U.S. Army Center of Military History blank form for gaining access to oral history materials.

H.R. 16553

H.R. 16553 is a 1966 bill proposal for the House of Representatives to establish the rank of Master Sergeant of the Army.

Retired Pay Base for Members who First Became Members Before September 8, 1970: Final Basic Pay

Retired Pay Base for Members who First Became Members Before September 8, 1970: Final Basic Pay is a 1998 Cornell article.

Summary Sheet

Summary Sheet is a 1966 paper about the establishment of the Department of Defense and the H. R. 16553, 89th Congress.

SMA Chevrons

SMA Chevrons is a 1978 page about the unique chevrons given to the Sergeant Major of the Army.

Suggested Insignia for the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff

Suggested Insignia for the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff is a 2005 paper by Dan Elder.

Gainey Embarks on Historic Tour of Duty

Gainey Embarks on Historic Tour of Duty is a 2006 On Point article written by Dave Crozier about Sgt. Maj. William J. “Joe” Gainey.

Gainey Retires after 33 Years Service

Gainey Retires after 33 Years Service is a 2008 AUSA News article about the retirement of Sgt. Maj. William J. “Joe” Gainey.

A Sergeant Major of the Army Named

A Sergeant Major of the Army Named is a The New York Times article about the appointment of William O. Wooldridge.