Max Cleland was an Army captain in Vietnam when he lost his right arm and two legs while picking up a fallen grenade in 1968. Though he died in November, his memorial service was delayed until Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III issued the approval Saturday in accordance with Directive-Type Memorandum 19-011. That policy allows service academy graduates to pursue employment in professional sports immediately following graduation.
While Hal Moore is widely celebrated for his military accolades, the Moore family said their proposal celebrates Julie's legacy, bringing her into the fold as an equal partner.
Almost four decades after the original, and after sitting on the shelf for two years due to the pandemic, "Top Gun: Maverick" is flying full throttle into a new world.
