Recent content by bevgray

Ah, I see where the confusion came. I should have clarified that I meant here on the forum. As to recommendations for books on General Sherman, one of the old standards is SHERMAN: FIGHTING PROPHET by Llloyd Lewis. It was published way back in the 1930s but was still available as late as...

Thanks so much for the quick reply. I've been out of touch awhile so it definitely is new to me.

I have a quick question. When did Yearlings start to be called Yuks? I had not heard that term before. Thanks.

Hi. Umm, sorry, I'm a bit old for the Academy. I'm more in the way of support now. But, I have always and honored the past, present, and future men and women who serve; including their families. Ah, I see you quote 'Cump in your signature. He was my Father's favorite general from the...

Many years ago, one of my classmates in college left West Point in his yearling year. He came straight into the ROTC program at the college the semester after he left. However, I don't know if things are different now as this was back in the mid-1970s.

Hi, I recently discovered your forum. I am the daughter of a deceased, regular U.S. Army officer and his wife. Although my father was not a West Point himself, he always held a high regard for the Academy and its graduates. I have always shared his regard and look forward to spending a...