On January 16, 2018, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) identified the remains of First Lieutenant Eugene P. Ford, missing from World War II. First Lieutenant Ford entered the U.S. Army Air Forces from Pennsylvania and served in the 765th Bombardment Squadron, 461st Bombardment Group (Heavy).

In July 1967, three weeks after graduation, 1st Lieutenant Ford arrived in Vietnam and was assigned to the 282nd Air Assault Company in DaNang. In September 1967, he assumed command of the 282nd’s Hue Detachment and would fly direct support missions for MACV, SF, LRRP, Ranger, and Hac Bao units close to the DMZ and Laos.

During his service in the Vietnam War, Army First Lieutenant Ford experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 18, 1971. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action .. accident. Incident …

Eugene P. Ford Engagements: • World War II (1941 - 1945) Biography: Honoree ID: 74677 Created by: MHOH

First Lieutenant is the 20th rank in the United States Army, ranking above Second Lieutenant and directly below Captain. A first lieutenant is a Commissioned Officer at DoD paygrade O-2, with a starting monthly pay of $4,409. How do you become a First Lieutenant?

In the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Space Force, a first lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer. It is just above the rank of second lieutenant and just below the rank of captain. It is equivalent to the rank of lieutenant (junior grade) in the other uniformed services.

Jun 14, 2022 · Competitive Branch Officer: unless it's some bizarre wartime exception, you WILL commission as a Second Lieutenant. The exceptions are often for particular needs, like the recent push for Cyber Officers, currently Direct Commissioning at a higher rank with significant prior expertise, but it needs to be IN CYBER.

Lieutenant Colonel Ford served as the MAG-16 Executive Officer from July 2018 to March 2019 and then assumed command of VMM-166. He deployed as the SPMAGTF-CR-CC 20.2 Aviation Combat Element...

As of 2023, a 1st Lieutenant typically falls under the O-2 pay grade, with a starting base salary around $4,300 per month. However, this figure can fluctuate based on time in service and other qualifications.