July 31, 2008
Sgt. Harvey Echols, a multi-channel transmission systems team chief from 2nd Platoon, 286th Signal Company, takes cover to engage “enemies” during a convoy live-fire exercise held July 23 at McGregor Range. Photo by Spc. Alexander Burnett.
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Lt. Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody
Dunwoody gets fourth star
Highest-ranking female takes lead at U.S. Army Materiel Command
Army News Service
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate confirmed Wednesday the appointment of Lt. Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody to the grade of four-star general.
Dunwoody, who will be the first woman to serve as a four-star general in the U.S. military, was also confirmed for assignment as commanding general of U.S. Army Materiel Command, headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Va.
“I am truly humbled to be able to continue to serve my country in uniform,” Dunwoody said. “I am extremely honored to be selected to lead the men and women of Army Materiel Command – the military, civilian personnel and contractors of AMC – who are among the nation’s finest, men and women who continue to serve with dedication during these difficult and uncertain times.”