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Encyclopedia > Gordon Sullivan (general)

Gordon Sullivan (born 1937) is a U.S. general. He served as the 32nd army chief of staff from 1991 to 1995. 1937 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... General is a military rank, in most nations the highest rank, although some nations have the higher rank of Field Marshal. ... Categories: United States-related stubs | United States Army | Joint Chiefs of Staff ... 1991 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


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Related Sites: http://www.norwich.edu/about/resources/nom/sullivan/



Preceded by:
Carl Vuono
Chief of Staff of the United States Army
1991–1995
Succeeded by:
Dennis Reimer


The Flag of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army The Chief of Staff of the United States Army (CSA) is the professional head of the United States Army who is responsible for insuring readiness of the Army. ...


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Norwich University (523 words)
Sullivan, who led a distinguished military career, is a 1959 graduate of Norwich and currently serves as the Chairman of the university's Board of Trustees.
General Sullivan is the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Association of the United States Army, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Sullivan was commissioned a second lieutenant of Armor after being awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Norwich University in 1959.
DateThe Hollow Defense Debate An Army General Weighs In, September 1, 1998 (1039 words)
In Reference #1, General Gordon Sullivan, a former Chief of Staff of the Army, argues that the military's readiness and modernization problems are caused by budget cuts.
General Sullivan says declining readiness is due to "lack of money." Note how he asserts, "Failure to increase defense budgets may hasten the hollowing of our forces.
Maybe, if General Sullivan and the high priests of management science had realized there are loyal and competent officers and NCOs who stay for reasons other than money, promotions, and positions of power, we wouldn't have the some of problems we have today.
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