My goal was to make first lieutenant. I never spent a lot of time worrying about what came after that.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
In order to be a lieutenant, you've got to have authority in your voice. No matter how young your face looks, you've got to let your guys know that you're in charge.
I was a lieutenant in World War II.
I haven't yet figured out how I was made first captain, because I was not an outstanding student. I was an adequate student.
Well, my transition into being a captain was easy.
I always liked the idea of leadership and being a captain.
I wanted to be a police officer for a long time so I could be just like my dad!
I served in all commissioned ranks from a second Lieutenant to a Major General. And during that time, I spent most of my time being a high-class muscle man for Big Business, for Wall Street, and for the bankers. In short, I was a racketeer for capitalism.
The most terrible job in warfare is to be a second lieutenant leading a platoon when you are on the battlefield.
I just personally decided I was going to be the first woman fighter pilot.
My own military background is wholly un-distinguished. I was a sergeant.
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