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How many generals does the US ARMY have? Shouldn't there be only 4? Who is the 5 star general i US army??

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TerryMathews

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Originally posted by: Citrix
Henry H. (Hap) Arnold had the unique distinction of being a five-star
general twice; in 1944 as 'General of the Army' and in June 1949
as 'General of the Air Force'. He is the only Air Force general to have
held the five-star rank.

Quoted hoping people will get interested and read. :) Hap Arnold is IMO one of the four most influential people to have contributed to not only how our Air Forces work, but even those of other nations.
 

JEDIYoda

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General of the Army (5 stars) ---------
George C. Marshall (16 Dec 1944)
Douglas MacArthur (18 Dec 1944)
Dwight D. Eisenhower (20 Dec 1944)
Henry Arnold (21 Dec 1944)
Omar Bradley (20 Sep 1950)

YES there can be more than one 5 star general living at one time!!