The Story of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps: The Backbone of the Army

CMH Pub. 70-38-1.   David W. Hogan, Jr., et al, general editors. New edition which updates the 1989 version which culminated the Center of Military History's contribution to the Year of the NCO Corps since   1775. Has added chapters on Desert Storm, the Army during the 1990s, the Army in Afghanistan, and a new Epilogue to carry the story forward. Contains portraits of NCOs in action; and selected documents on responsibilities, professional status and specialist rank.  Appendices include: evolution of NCO rank insignia, and a gallery of Noncommissioned Officer heroes.