Gen. Joe Jarrard earns McLain Medal
Article By: Clark Leonard
Maj. Gen. Joseph F. Jarrard has earned the from the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). He received the award Oct. 11.
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"It is truly an honor to receive this award, primarily because to me it recognizes the outstanding contributions of the soldiers and airmen with whom I have been privileged to serve and lead," Jarrard said. "Many of the leadership lessons I use today I learned as a member of the Corps of Cadets at 麻豆精品在线播放."
The medal was established in 1999 and is awarded annually to a serving or former member of the U.S. National Guard who has contributed most to the advancement of AUSA's goal of a seamless and component-integrated Army.
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