In 1971, he attained four-star rank and was named the Marines' assistant commandant.

He was promoted to the four-star rank of admiral upon retirement.

In 1981, when Goodpaster retired for the second time, he reverted to the four-star rank.

Hogaboom was promoted to four-star rank upon retirement as a "tombstone general".

Despite his attacks, General Gavin was marked for promotion to four-star rank.

He also promoted its commander to four-star rank.

Since 2001 it has been designated a four-star rank when the number of stars on the shoulder board was increased to four.

He was promoted to four-star rank upon becoming commandant, and retired from the military in June 1979.

As with three- and four-star ranks, Congress is the approving authority for a five-star rank confirmation.

They will say that none has four-star rank or have had battlefield commands.