Celebrating The Military’s Women

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This Veteran's Day, I am thinking about the incredible women in the military that inspire me. Admiral Michelle Howard, the highest-ranking woman in Naval history. Maj. M.J. Hegar, a commander of an Air National Guard helicopter who completed over a hundred search-and-rescue missions in Afghanistan. But most of all, it is the women in my unit who show me what females in the military can achieve.

Historically, war was what defined manhood. But when I look around every day, I see something different. In 2014, we have women becoming Marine Generals. We have female pilots, translators, and Commandants. These are women who know how to take the lead.

The women who truly opened my eyes to what is achievable are the ones I serve with, and they make me so proud. Less than 1% of Americans are in the military, and women are only 14-18% (depending on the branch) of that 1%. So I feel an obligation - and an exciting opportunity - to reach out to these women.

That is why, along with four other "Founding Mothers," I started a Lean In Circle for women in the military. Circles are small peer groups who meet in order to learn and grow together, and that is exactly what we do. We work together to empower the military's female leaders of tomorrow. We guide and mentor junior women and encourage them to embrace leadership in a field long dominated by men. For example, my fellow Circle member and I went to the University of Minnesota to participate in a panel on Non-Traditional Career Paths For Women. We were proud to stand beside female firefighters and police officers to show female students that there is no job they can't do, and no place they can't go.

We also work to strengthen the ties of military women across the globe. We formed the Lean In Military Network - a group to get women stationed around the world connected and talking. There are so many ways we are building a community, whether it's chatting on Facebook or finding each other through RallyPoint - the military network that is a powerful new tool for active service members and veterans alike. Whether it's sharing advice or trading stories about what it's like to go to your son's parent-teacher conference in uniform, I feel more bonded with these women than ever, and I’m proud of the ways my Circle is bringing them together.

This Veteran's Day, I am celebrating the women whose service makes our military and our country a better place. I hope you'll join me.

Comment below or start the conversation here and connect within the military community.

Erika Cashin is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force and the founder of the Lean In Northern Lights Circle in Minneapolis, MN. To learn more about how you can join a Lean In Circle, go to leanin.org/circles.

*These opinions belong to the writer and in no way reflect the views of the DoD or other departments of the US government.

Response by SSgt Julie C. made Nov 10 at 2014 2:32 PM

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Well said, LT Col. You should include yourself as someone who inspires, it was not that long ago that a females weren't able to achieve that kind of rank. I'm proud to have served in a male dominated service, women have to prove themselves every day in the military. Its good to know that not only do we have a place in the military but that we our achievements are broader/higher than they used to be.

Response by SSG Robin Rushlo made Nov 10 at 2014 2:34 PM

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I remember when I went from a Combat arms job to a supply and property book job.
Combat arms was always male and when I got to the new supply unit the CO was a Very nice looking REDHEAD. Oh my I was sunk. You see I had this problem with REDHEADED females, I got lost for words and could not even speak in some cases.

Well, SHE straight that problem out very fast and thanks to her my life become so much easier.

I went on to service in other units with FEMALE COs and staff and thanks to her I really understood that we all have each others back.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Nov 10 at 2014 3:12 PM

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I know I am reaching back...but that is the curse in having a degree in history. Artemisia I of Caria, the greatest of Xerxes naval commanders...or at least one of them...when the other commanders told Xerxes what they though he wanted to hear, she provided good counsel...even if she was ignored. When her counsel was ignored she led her people because she was aware of the danger they were facing. When the other commanders ran, she fought and saved her crews. After watching his male captains fleeing from the Greeks, Xerxes is quoted as saying: "My men have become women, and my women men.".

Response by PO3 Curt Brahm made Nov 10 at 2014 4:12 PM

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My sister, retired Sgt. Major, USMC.

Response by SPC(P) Samantha Moore made Nov 10 at 2014 4:41 PM

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Well said and a big thank you to you, ma'am! Happy Veteran's Day to you!

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2014 4:58 PM

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Ma'am,

Great post! Let's also not forget about Admiral Grace Hopper, a leader in the computers, and came up with the term "computer bug".

I have served with many female Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Soldiers that are just exceptional, bust their ass day in and day out, do great work, and I know that they have my back. I can not always say that about their male counterparts.

Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2014 7:24 PM

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If you are ever in the DC area j would encourage everyone to visit the Women in Military Service Memorial. It's a great place to get a lot of history as discussed here and see true stories of women who served. Their exhibit on Nurses in Vietnsm I thought was amazing

Response by Sgt Samantha Jee made Nov 10 at 2014 9:04 PM

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When my husband and I first moved to this town, one of the first American Legion members we met was a WWII female Marine. She proudly states that she was in the only female Marine Corps band during WWII and played the euphonium. This birthday, I got her a T-shirt and 2 coins.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Nov 10 at 2014 11:40 PM

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In my branch, I get to see a lot of women progress to senior levels of leadership and I have as much respect for them as I would a male. I make a point to show my daughter women in all areas to show her that she can do whatever she wants in life and be successful! To never let anyone tell her she can't do or be something. Thank you ma'am for providing my daughter another role model for her to follow...

Response by SSG Tim Everett made Nov 11 at 2014 8:47 AM

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Thank you all for your service.

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Nov 11 at 2014 9:15 AM

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Thanks for being such an outstanding example of leadership Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member. This is truly an inspiring piece and I wish you a happy Veterans Day. The 934th is lucky to have you in their ranks!

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Nov 25 at 2014 8:37 PM

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South facing view (from Marshall Parade Ground) of the Women's Army Corps Memorial Chapel, Fort McClellan, AL, completed and dedicated in 1956. The chapel is still in frequent use and has just been completely renovated and restored by the Alabama Army National Guard. Also at Fort McClellan is Clarke Park, named for MG Mary E. Clarke, who was last director of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) and was the first woman to attain the rank of major general in the United States Army. Photos taken on 21AUG11 (but for MG Clarke's official photo).

Thought this might interest you, SGT Donna Farley.

1LT Sandy Annala and PV2 Private RallyPoint Member and Capt Private RallyPoint Member and CPT Carrie P. and CPT Private RallyPoint Member and Col Rebecca Lorraine GySgt Melissa Gravila COL Kelly Zachgo SPC Diana D. PO3 Phyllis Maynard SGT Robert Pryor
MAJ Keira Brennan and PO1 Private RallyPoint Member, I thought you might enjoy this post about "female firsts", based on your comments in "Can we finally end the horrible social experiment of women in direct combat units now?"
COL Charles Williams, I thought you might like this bit about MG Clarke. I'm headed to Fort McClellan today!

Response by SCPO Larry Knight Sr. made Nov 27 at 2014 11:42 AM

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I stand tall and extremely proud of all the women who serve/ and served this Great Nation in all theaters. A "Bravo Zulu" to you all and to those that served in Vietnam with me welcome home, we will never forget your sacrifice. My wife is a part of the "Women in the Military's Organization", and served for 20 years herself. I salute you and hope that we continue to set the standard on what women in the military can do and show the rest of the world their accomplishment's.

Response by SSG(P) Matthew Bisbee made Dec 28 at 2014 11:45 AM

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I had the honor of serving under the command of the first female commander of an attack helicopter company (D. Co., 2nd BN (Attack)/123rd AVN, USAR). She was mobilized for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm as a Chinook pilot and ended up setting up the flight controls program to prevent mid-air collisions among the many nations that were providing air support in Saudi Arabia during the Desert Shield portion of the operation.

I also graduated High School with Mary Ranaldi, who went on to the Air Force Academy and became the first female F-16 pilot in the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both women are true heroes in my book.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jan 2 at 2015 11:22 PM

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Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member, here's a good friend of mine I thought you might like to know about. Major General (retired) N. Lee S. Price's last duty assignment prior to retirement was Program Executive Officer for Command, Control and Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Her appointment to this position was historic in that she was the first female to ever be appointed as a Program Executive Officer.
The reason she did so well is that I was her Tactical (training) Officer at Officer Candidate School (just kidding)! We've kept in communication over the years.
If you wish to read more about her, MG Price maintains a public figure FB page at:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maj-Gen-Retired-N-Lee-S-Price/ [login to see] 6626?sk=timeline

CWO2 Shannon Reck 1LT Sandy Annala and PV2 Private RallyPoint Member and Capt Private RallyPoint Member and CPT Carrie P. COL Jean (John) F. B.
CPT Private RallyPoint Member (MG Price was AMA 21) Col Rebecca Lorraine Maj Kim Patterson GySgt Melissa Gravila COL Kelly Zachgo SPC Nancy Greene PO3 Phyllis Maynard SGT Robert Pryor
SPC Diana D. MAJ Keira Brennan and PO1 Private RallyPoint Member, I thought you might enjoy this post about "female firsts", based on your comments in "Can we finally end the horrible social experiment of women in direct combat units now?"

Maj Gen "Retired" N. Lee S. Price

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jan 2 at 2015 11:50 PM

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Well, Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member, here's another good friend of mine (I promise I'm not name dropping) that I thought might be of interest to you. Recently retired Major General Sheryl Speed Gordon, was the Assistant Adjutant General of the Alabama Army National Guard prior to retirement. General Gordon is most notable in that she was the first female general officer (and later the first major general) in the history of the Alabama National Guard.
At her retirement ceremony she was asked if she was treated differently as a leader and commander because she was a woman. She said, "Whenever I would go into a new job, at first they would respond to me as a woman. Later they would respond to me as a soldier. They mostly wanted to know if I was competent." Col Rebecca Lorraine Maj Kim Patterson GySgt Melissa Gravila SPC Nancy Greene SPC Diana D. PO3 Phyllis Maynard SGT Robert Pryor

1LT Sandy Annala and PV2 Private RallyPoint Member and Capt Private RallyPoint Member and CPT Carrie P. COL Kelly Zachgo
CPT Private RallyPoint Member (MG Gordon was AMA 26)
MAJ Keira Brennan and PO1 Private RallyPoint Member, I thought you might enjoy this post about "female firsts", based on your comments in "Can we finally end the horrible social experiment of women in direct combat units now?"

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jan 3 at 2015 12:11 AM

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Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member, I don't personally know this woman, but I wish I did! U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (representing Hawai'i's second U.S. Congressional District) will be sworn in to her second term when Congress reconvenes on January 6, 2015. She is also a captain in the Hawai'i Army National Guard and should be celebrated.
We went to the same OCS, just 34 years apart!

FYI, SSG Gerhard S. Col Rebecca Lorraine
1LT Sandy Annala and PV2 Private RallyPoint Member and Capt Private RallyPoint Member and CPT Carrie P. COL Kelly Zachgo SPC Nancy Greene SPC Diana D. PO3 Phyllis Maynard SGT Robert Pryor
CPT Private RallyPoint Member (CPT Gabbard is AMA 51A) Maj Kim Patterson GySgt Melissa Gravila

Response by SSG Everett Wilson made Jan 3 at 2015 5:24 AM

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I have close to 30years of service, I was in the first co-ed training unit for the Army, and I saw the end of the WAC's. I've been in Maintenance, Infantry, Field Artillery, Signal, Support and Training, and I know how hard we all train, our Sisters in Arm have been there right along with us. For most of our history, the Ladies who have served our nation have pretty much did so without any mentions. Yet they were with us in 1636, when we called ourselves "Home Guards," and they stood besides us in 1775 as we called ourselves "U.S. Army" and as we gained the other branches of our Armed Forces. We all stepped forward when the need presented itself. We have serviced in War and Peace. It doesn't matter of our gender, race, or religion, we served our nation. Here's to all of our Sisters who have, are, and will serve, we couldn't become a great nation without you. Salute (x21)

Response by SSG John M. made Jan 3 at 2015 7:54 AM

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Had the Honor of serving with LTC Anne E Dunwoody, The First Female Battalion Commander in the 82nd Airborne....She was hard as woodpecker lips....She went on to something else, what was it? Oh yeah She was the first Female 4 Star General

Beat That...AATW

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jan 3 at 2015 1:39 PM

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Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member, I think the first females to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point should be celebrated also. I was privileged to serve briefly with COL Kelly Zachgo at the 95th Division (TNG) in Oklahoma City, OK in 1990, and she was one of the 62 women who were members of the graduating class of 1980. She's in this photo somewhere! Go Army, Beat Navy (and Air Force)!

1LT Sandy Annala and PV2 Private RallyPoint Member and Capt Private RallyPoint Member and CPT Carrie P. and CPT Private RallyPoint Member and LTC Stephen F. and Col Rebecca Lorraine Maj Kim Patterson GySgt Melissa Gravila SPC Nancy Greene SPC Diana D. PO3 Phyllis Maynard SGT Robert Pryor
MAJ Keira Brennan and PO1 Private RallyPoint Member, I thought you might enjoy this post about "female firsts", based on your comments in "Can we finally end the horrible social experiment of women in direct combat units now?"

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jan 4 at 2015 1:48 PM

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I am a student of history. Don't blame school for setting me on this path. My history teachers did all they could to dissuade me with arcane dates and events that could be checked easily with true/false, multiple choice, and fill in the blanks quizzes and exams. What they failed to realize is that "history" is "our story", a continuum that lives and flows through each and every one of us.

This is a story about women as well as men. Sadly, my teachers neglected this important fact. I had to learn it on my own.

One only has to see a painting of a revolutionary war battle with women helping service the artillery in the heat of battle (artillery in those days was not fired from a great distance in the rear), to be shocked into realizing that they played a greater role than ever mentioned in history books and historical films.

The WAC (Women's Army Corps) may have done more to harm the image of women and their contributions to America's defense than it helped. It came into existence about the time I was born and was disbanded a few years after I left the Army. I remember marching along side them at a retirement ceremony when I was in BCT. Their sergeants could make our DIs blush with their language. I believe that, like the revolutionary scene described above, women contributed more without any need for a separate but equal branch of service.

I'm not just talking about women who served in battle or who cared for the wounded as nurses and doctors. America's vast superiority at producing war material could not have existed without Rosy the Riveter and she is the paradigm of many other female heroes. Without them, our armies and navies would have not enjoyed the material advantages they held over the enemies of WWII.

Men and women are physiologically different from men. So what? For a time, I sailed on tall ships. Women climbed those masts and wrestled sails alongside me, and I had no reservation about hearing of them moving into roles in the armed services alongside the men. They have other strengths that compliment those normally associated with men, strengths that greatly enhance the military. Thus, I suggest that we celebrate rather than merely tolerate those differences.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2015 5:38 PM

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I don't have any pictures of her in uniform, but my grandmother was a Marine (I only say was because she passed in '08). She met my grandfather, who was also a Marine, when they were stationed in Hawaii.

After she left the Corps, she became government service and retired from Ft. Sam Houston as a regional finance manager for the Army. She was the strongest woman I ever met and her serving was a big motivator for me and my 2 brothers to serve (I was Army and Navy, 1 brother is Army the other Marines).

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Jan 4 at 2015 6:58 PM

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Sending along another cheers to this post with a photo of the first all female C-130 combat flight crew. From left to right: SSgt Josie E. Harshe, flight engineer; Capt Anita T. Mack, navigator; 1st Lt Siobhan Couturier, pilot; Capt Carol J. Mitchell, aircraft commander; and loadmasters TSgt Sigrid M. Carrero-Perez & Senior Airman Ci Ci Alonzo.

Response by CMSgt Peter McDermott made Jan 9 at 2015 1:19 PM

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I found your article very interesting to say the least. My own experience may seem bios but it is not. I am recently retired and my own wife TSgt K. McDermott is outstanding airman with her own story. I have never seen anyone work as hard as she does both at work and at home with our 3 sons. She is currently active duty and working as a 3A. She runs so many programs on the base and is looked to and gone to for help by most of her unit. She also managed to get her own 4 year degree in just over 3 years while taking care of our 3 boys while I was out flying for my own career at the time. She is my hero like no other. This story can go on and on but the bottom line is women are making their mark in todays military and continue to grow in our ranks. Look for example at Admiral Michelle Janine Howard the first "4" Star female in the US Navy ever. That alone has breaking through barriers, knocking down walls, climbing ladders written all over it. How could anyone not be proud of her and let alone server under her. How about Elizabeth C. Newcume in the Mexican-American War, how many have heard of her. As I rant on this is an easy subject to do just that. Nice read.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Apr 19 at 2015 2:50 PM

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My favorite woman in the military: LT Pamela (Coe) Luke, Nurses Corps, USNR
RN, BSN, MSN, APN
(Selected for LTCDR)

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2015 12:20 PM

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Retired Admiral Deborah Loewer was the 1st woman selected to major afloat command and the 1st warfare qualified woman promoted to Admiral. She also started in 2001 what she called "The Network" for female Surface Warfare Officers where she developed a spread sheet of contact info of SWO women, sent out words of advice, drew attention to accomplishments, and provide general updates on the SWO community. I know lots of SWO women, myself included, who she both inspired and helped.

Response by SGT William Howell made Jun 8 at 2015 8:49 AM

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http://www.womensmemorial.org/Education/WHM08KitUSA.html

Raven 42. Leigh Ann Hester was the first female to receive the Silver Star since WW2.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Jun 8 at 2015 9:35 AM

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I don't know the Dates but I know it was in the 70's. My Aunt was a member of the WAC..

Response by SrA Johnathan Kropke made Jun 8 at 2015 11:49 AM

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Got to give a shout out to the Air Force's highest ranking female officer General Janet Wolfenbarger!!!!!!! What an amazing accomplishment for all females in the military.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2015 12:00 PM

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That's my nana. Hi fives to all you FSM's. You all have the biggest and brassiest.

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Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jul 12 at 2015 11:08 PM

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Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member, looks like we should be celebrating you on this discussion thread as well!
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/our-very-own-lt-col-cashin-makes-success-magazine-s-7-women-who-rock-list

Our very own Lt Col Cashin makes Success Magazine's "7 Women Who Rock" List | RallyPoint

I'm honored to see [~4812:Lt Col Erika Cashin] make this top 7 list. She is one of our earliest RallyPoint supporters and the one who helped network our first military PCS within the platform. An innovator and outside-the-box thinker that we are all proud to have among us. Congrats Erika! [~1202:1LT Laurie Deitemeyer] [~160697:SPC Lyndsay Monaco] [~619:Maj David S. Diercks] [~313343:SFC Mark Merino]

Response by SGT William Howell made Oct 9 at 2015 8:08 AM

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Leigh Ann Hester who was a soldier in my battalion. She is an American Hero.

http://www.womensmemorial.org/Education/WHM08KitUSA.html

Women In Military Service For America Memorial

When a 19 year old from Bowling Green, KY, enlisted in the Army National Guard in 2001, she probably never dreamed she’d become an American hero or that she’d make it into the history books—but that’s exactly what SGT Leigh Ann Hester did in 2005. Her actions during an enemy ambush on a US supply convoy made her an American hero. Being awarded the Silver Star—the nation’s third highest award for valor—for her actions that day, gave her a...

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 11 at 2015 9:22 PM

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When I went to speak to a local middle school about my deployment experience, I was SHOCKED to hear that some of them didn't know that women serve in the military. As you said previously, women are 14-18% of 1% (or about 0.00014 to 0.00018 of the population, so it's not that surprisingly that they don't know of many female vets.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Nov 23 at 2015 7:33 AM

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Great post.

Response by SPC David S. made Nov 23 at 2015 9:33 AM

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Much respect for all the female warriors -

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2015 2:44 PM

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she looks like sarah connor

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2016 1:13 AM

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Ma'am I love it! Empowering women to reach their full potential. At my new unit I have been distributing Lean In, Ashley's War, Start With Why, and the Starfish and The Spider.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made May 22 at 2016 11:42 AM

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This is CPT Christina Mizelle. I served with her in 2003-04 while deployed OEF/OIF. She was a stick jockey and worked in the G3 Plans section of V Corps Rear CP. We worked together in making the V Corps Rear CP move from Camp Virginia to Balad, Iraq. She is one of the finest officers I've had the honor to serve with. Her and I have remained life long friends now that we're both out of the military. With out her help and skill the move wouldn't have been as easy and successful as it was.

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Oct 14 at 2016 2:31 AM

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My Mother's Aunt Gladis Norris had spent 30 years on active Duty in the US Navy and retired as a CPO. She was 95 when She passed on and was living in a Navy Lodge in Florida. She had so many gold stripes on Her uniform if She stayed another 4 years I don't know where they would have fit.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Nov 11 at 2019 6:15 AM

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Thank you ma'am for this great share.

Response by PVT Mark Zehner made Aug 4 at 2020 8:31 AM

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Not many women in my family joined but my Grandmother and her sister made planes during World War 2!

Response by SGT Robert Pryor made Aug 4 at 2020 1:04 PM

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Any Questions?
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/15997
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/16069
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/13445
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/14866

Jane Jeffrey - Recipient -

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Nov 25 at 2020 12:20 AM

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My Mothers Aunt, Gladys L. Norris (who died in 2005) was buried beside My Mother (who just passed in Feb 2020) and had spent 30 years in the US Navy and retired as a Chief Petty Officer, SKC to be exact (the gravestone has SK1 which is in error) She died at age 95. My Uncle John Durfee, (My Mom's bother is also buried beside Her) He was a Sergeant (E5) in the US Army.

Response by Diane Greco Allen made Nov 25 at 2020 2:14 PM

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Congratulations on Admiral Michelle Howard and Maj. MJ Hegar and their outstanding service with respect to self, the community, and country. I am at your service should you need assistance with any gastrointesinal recovery efforts. Thank you all for your service.

Response by SrA Cecelia Eareckson made Feb 29 at 2024 9:06 PM

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Happy for ya, but you have automatic immunity from a lot of harassment and worse simply by holding a commission. Enlisted women, especially first term should not be left in the dust. And the Pentagon wrings its collective hand over recruitment.

Response by 1SG John Millan made Mar 2 at 2024 10:09 PM

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Salute!!