The men, trained in Chennault's fighting techniques, achieved an outstanding combat record.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates described the nominee, Gen. James N. Mattis, as "one of our military's outstanding combat leaders and strategic thinkers, bringing an essential mix of experience, judgment and perspective to this important post".
British field marshal, an outstanding combat leader in the Second Afghan War (1878 80) and the South African War (1899 1902), and the last commander in chief of the British Army (1901 04; office then abolished).
He was, his colleague Tom Wicker wrote at his death, "the outstanding combat reporter of the war -- militarily knowledgeable, unafraid to reach his own conclusions, unflinching under fire, filing stories of sensitivity and compassion that matched their brilliance".
Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts, also called (from 1892) Baron Roberts Of Kandahar (born Sept. 30, 1832, Cawnpore, India died Nov. 14, 1914, Saint-Omer, Fr)., British field marshal, an outstanding combat leader in the Second Afghan War (1878 80) and the South African War (1899 1902), and the last commander in chief of the British Army (1901 04; office then abolished).
January 7 , 1883Dublin, Ireland June 12 , 1963London, England Andrew Browne Cunningham, (born January 7 , 1883 Dublin, Ireland died June 12 , 1963 London, England), British naval officer who was an outstanding combat commander early in World War II and served as first sea lord of the Admiralty from 1943 to 1946.
Since the beginning of World War II, the United States military has honored various units for extraordinary heroism or outstanding non-combat service.
The airmen commanded by General Davis compiled an outstanding record in combat against the Luftwaffe in the European theater during World War II.
And there is an extra $110 million for police programs intended to improve officer morale, track down suspects with outstanding warrants and combat the city's drug trade, among new crime-fighting efforts.
High casualties and the rapid expansion of the Air Force paved the way for fast promotion, which Brown's superiors felt was deserved due to his outstanding performance in combat and leadership skills.
For Arrian, self-control -- or karteria in Greek -- was Alexander's outstanding quality, whether in combat, relations with women or drinking habits.
