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Wounded warrior makes history as first-ever amputee to complete Army warrant officer school: (ARMY NEWS)

June 15, 2009

With a Warrant Officer One bar on his Army Combat Uniform, Halsey said he's ready to head off to his next assignment as part of the Criminal Investigation Command at Fort Gillam, Ga., and to fulfill his obligations as an officer. He said he hopes that as an amputee and as a warrant officer, he can inspire other Soldiers. He also hopes he continues to be seen as an active, contributing part of the Army -- not just a symbol of the war or of the Army's commitment to Soldiers. [click here to view] (http://www.army.mil/-news/2009/06/11/22449-wounded-warrior-makes-history-as-first-ever-amputee-to-complete-army-warrant-officer-school/?ref=home-headline-title1)

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