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Fort H.G. Wright, Fisher’s Island, New York

For nearly half a century, Fort H.G. Wright and its companion forts served as guardians at the entrance to Long Island Sound protecting the eastern approaches to New York City

The Military Leadership of George Washington

How did the Continental Army, the forerunner of today’s U.S. Army, and its infant officer corps grow to the finest military force and professional officer corps in the world today?

Lieutenant General Arthur James Gregg’s official portrait, taken shortly after becoming the first Black officer promoted to lieutenant general, 1 July 1977. (US Army)

Lieutenant General Arthur J. Gregg 

Lieutenant General Arthur J. Gregg was a trailblazer for desegregation, becoming the first black lieutenant general in U.S. military history.