Women generals recall turning points in their careers

Over the last 30 years I've made a hobby of reviewing general's biographies and looking for the one or two assignments that are turning points in their careers. Almost all flag officers have a "plumb" assignment that sets them up for subsequent command or service school or both. That doesn't mean they aren't outstanding officers. If fact, it indicates that their superiors recognized their potential and helped pave the way for their future success. The turning point in these general's careers are not necessarily what the generals highlighted in their interviews. After reviewing their biographies, here's my opinion.

Lt Gen Jamieson: December 1996 - May 1998, Executive Assistant to Director, Force Structure, Resources, and Assessment Directorate (J8), Joint Staff, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. She was also Special Assistant to the Commander, US Pacific Command (normally a holding pattern job waiting for a job opening or promotion), before becoming Director Joint Intel Center USPACOM. (I can't help pointing out that then-2nd Lt Jamieson washed out of pilot training before becoming an intel officer. She recovered well.)

BG Frost: Senior Protocol Officer for the 33rd Chief of Staff of the Army at the Pentagon. This is the type of job that almost always enhances a career. You spend a lot of time close to some very senior people. If you do well, it's a career maker.

Interesting to me how many male general officers have had a problem with ethics. I cannot remember so many general officers that have ruined their careers as have in recent times. I believe it would be an interesting study for someone to take on. Possible title "The Class The Stars Fell Off."

Interesting the Turning Points i their lives and careers...
thanks for the share...