It’s disconcerting to see a general cry — especially one with four stars on his shoulders. But Lloyd W. “Fig” Newton — one of just seven African-Americans to wear four stars in U.S. military history — ...

Richard Cavazos was the first Hispanic American to rise to the rank of brigadier general in the U.S. Army, and later the first such soldier to become a four-star general. Cavazos was born on Jan ...

Three-star officer (second-highest active rank) General (Army Chief): Four-star officer (highest active rank) In accordance with this system in place, the Army seeks to enhance transparency and ...

A bronze bust honoring a distinguished U.S. Army general has a new home in Litchfield. The bust of Four-Star Army Gen. John Vessey Jr. was dedicated at the Litchfield Armory Saturday. Several ...