Gail Reals Explained

Rank:brigadier general
Branch:United States Marine Corps

Gail M. Reals (born September 1, 1935, Syracuse, New York) is an American former military officer. She was a brigadier general in the United States Marine Corps.

Career

She was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1961. She was commanding officer of Woman Recruit Training Battalion. In 1985, she was commissioned brigadier general. She was commanding general of Marine Corps Base Quantico.[1] [2] [3] In 1990, she retired from the Marine Corps.

Awards and honors

Gail Reals was awarded the Legion of Merit.[4] She was named a notable woman of Arlington.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: While Looking for a Few Good Men, the Marines Found Gail Reals; Generally Speaking, They're Satisfied. 2021-06-21. PEOPLE.com. en.
  2. News: Digilio. Alice. 1988-07-10. QUANTICO'S COMMANDER RETURNS TO BASE OF HER CAREER. en-US. Washington Post. 2021-06-21. 0190-8286.
  3. Web site: 1986-07-10. Woman Marine General Recalls Climb to the Top. 2021-06-21. Los Angeles Times. en-US.
  4. Web site: Gail Reals - Recipient -. 2021-06-21. valor.militarytimes.com. en.
  5. Web site: Notable Women of Arlington. 2021-06-21. Advisory Groups & Commissions. en-US.

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