{"product_id":"9781934757598","title":"Why Is A Colonel Called A Kernal? The Origin Of American Ranks And Insignia","description":"\"Short. Quick. Entertaining. A marvelously fun read!\" \u003cp\u003eRaymond Oliver, then the Curator for the McClellan Aviation Museum (now the Aerospace Museum of California), was once asked by a colonel why her title was pronounced \"kernal\" and where her eagle insignia originated? That simple question began a quest to trace the development of various categories of rank. What began as a paper, however, soon developed into a booklet, which eventually wound up as this book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you ever asked yourself questions like: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy is Colonel pronounced \"kernal\"? \u003cbr\u003eWhy does a Lieutenant General outrank a Major General? \u003cbr\u003eWhy is Navy Captain a higher rank than Army-Air Force-Marine Captain? \u003cbr\u003eWhy do Sergeants wear chevrons? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are in the military, this book will give you a deeper appreciation for your rank and insignia-and you might find yourself wearing it with even more pride. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have not been in the service, or are a family member of one who is, this book might help to put an historical perspective on the often confusing layers of rank. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEither way: military, ex-military, soon-to-be military, friend or family... it's a delight!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fireship Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47059484999920,"sku":"9781934757598","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781934757598_p0.jpg?v=1763655130","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781934757598","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}