Share This Article 1. From 1895 to 1917, this was the highest permanent rank a U.S. Army officer could reach. Lieutenant general Brigade colonel Brigadier general Major general 2. This was the name of the early morning show on Armed Forces Vietnam radio network. Dawnbuster Good Morning, Vietnam Sun Risers Wake up with AFVN 3. The sinking of this ship caused the greatest loss of life at sea from a single ship in the history of the U.S. Navy. USS Indianapolis USS Arizona USS Enterprise USS Utah Loading …