The first member of the class to wear a star was Esteves, who was appointed adjutant general of Puerto Rico with the rank of brigadier general in February 1939. During World War II, Eisenhower and Bradley rose to four-star rank.
Esteves' achievement marked him as the first from his class to receive a star, which led to his appointment as adjutant general of Puerto Rico with the rank of brigadier general in February 1939. This context highlights the significance of their promotions during World War II, when Eisenhower and Bradley reached four-star ranks.