https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/navy-promotes-woman-to-four-star-admiral-will-this-allow-more-glass-ceilings-to-be-shattered <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Michelle Howard, the first women in the U.S. Navy’s history to be named a 4-Star Admiral. She also became the first African American women to command a ship in the U.S. Navy after she took over command of the USS Rushmore (LSD-47) in 1999.<br /><br />If you are wondering why the Navy is just now recognizing a four-star female admiral, Time reports women’s participation in the military is still fairly low.<br /><br />Quoting a Pentagon Demographics report, a Time writer noted women only account for 14.5% of active duty military personnel; in the Navy women account for 16.4%; in the army 13.5%, and just 6.8% in the Marine Corps.<br /><br />Other services with female four Stars s are: Army promoted General Ann Dunwoody 2008, and the U.S. Air Force promoted General Janet Woodbreaker 2012.<br /><br />With the promotion of Admiral Howard and her assignment to Vice Chief of Naval Operations. She plans to focus on culture issues. Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:20:01 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/navy-promotes-woman-to-four-star-admiral-will-this-allow-more-glass-ceilings-to-be-shattered <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Michelle Howard, the first women in the U.S. Navy’s history to be named a 4-Star Admiral. She also became the first African American women to command a ship in the U.S. Navy after she took over command of the USS Rushmore (LSD-47) in 1999.<br /><br />If you are wondering why the Navy is just now recognizing a four-star female admiral, Time reports women’s participation in the military is still fairly low.<br /><br />Quoting a Pentagon Demographics report, a Time writer noted women only account for 14.5% of active duty military personnel; in the Navy women account for 16.4%; in the army 13.5%, and just 6.8% in the Marine Corps.<br /><br />Other services with female four Stars s are: Army promoted General Ann Dunwoody 2008, and the U.S. Air Force promoted General Janet Woodbreaker 2012.<br /><br />With the promotion of Admiral Howard and her assignment to Vice Chief of Naval Operations. She plans to focus on culture issues. CMDCM Gene Treants Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:20:01 -0400 2014-07-01T19:20:01-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/navy-promotes-woman-to-four-star-admiral-will-this-allow-more-glass-ceilings-to-be-shattered?n=168628&urlhash=168628 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think it is great that we have more women leaders and hope that we continue to have more. Having this diversity really adds to our military and I truly believe the long-term effects will strengthen our military and civilian sector.<br /><br />let's set the example! LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU® Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:47:51 -0400 2014-07-01T19:47:51-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/navy-promotes-woman-to-four-star-admiral-will-this-allow-more-glass-ceilings-to-be-shattered?n=168642&urlhash=168642 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think it is sad that this is news. I am happy for her, but why is this still news instead of commonplace? SSG Trevor S. Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:58:58 -0400 2014-07-01T19:58:58-04:00 2014-07-01T19:20:01-04:00