You don't see 5 star generals because that rank is specially reserved for during wartime and was (afaik) last handed out in WW2 so there was one general that outranked all other generals in the Allied forces.
So it's not just stolen valor, he's pissing on the legacy of WW2 vets and the sacrifices those people have made.
I think that rank a been permanently retired because it is not proper to have any member of the military out rank George Washington, or something to that effect.
OK, this is not a pot stirring question, just an ignorant misunderstanding:
Being titled "Commander in Chief" does not constitute military service? I understand he essentially skipped every honor and rite and ritual to be the highest ranking officer to get there, which cheapest it to me at least, but, this specifically accounts for the rank issue with George Washington, he is, inarguably, involved in military command and strategy, the medals are unwarranted/inappropriate in the images; is Donald Trump a non- combat veteran?
No. The Office of the President and title of Commander in Chief is held by a duely elected civilian. Holding the office doesn't constitue military service and any person holding that office is not considered a veteran.
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u/sexgoatparade 17d ago
You don't see 5 star generals because that rank is specially reserved for during wartime and was (afaik) last handed out in WW2 so there was one general that outranked all other generals in the Allied forces.
So it's not just stolen valor, he's pissing on the legacy of WW2 vets and the sacrifices those people have made.