A General Officer's Reflections on Confidence, Competence, and Compassion
Tammy Smith
DESCRIPTION
The first openly homosexual flag officer in the United States armed forces, BG Tammy Smith discusses the challenges and opportunities she has encountered during her career of active and reserve service, including her tenure as a recruit company commander and her deployment to Afghanistan.
VIDEO DETAILS
| conflicts | Afghanistan War |
| topics | Courage Leadership Women in Service |
| interviewer | Dan Polin |
| date | 23 March 2013 |
BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
| name | Tammy Smith |
| institution | University of Oregon |
| graduation year | 1986 |
| service | Army |
| unit | Army Reserve Human Capital Core Enterprise |
| specialty | Quartermaster |
| service dates | 1986 |
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