Posted on Nov 27, 2018
Harris, first African-American woman to serve as Major General, to be buried at Arlington...
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During her tenure in the U.S. Air Force, she was the first woman aircraft maintenance officer and one of the first two women air officers commanding at the U.S. Air Force Academy. She also served as a White House social aide and personnel staff officer under Presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.
Harris, first African-American woman to serve as Major General, to be buried at Arlington...
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I knew her personally. She was simply amazing. She had great passion for the AF and she took care of her officers and enlisted. She will be missed!
Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth MSgt Brian Yeich PO3 Phyllis Maynard SFC Shirley Whitfield A1C Ian Williams Sgt Joy Bedford Lt Col (Join to see)
Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth MSgt Brian Yeich PO3 Phyllis Maynard SFC Shirley Whitfield A1C Ian Williams Sgt Joy Bedford Lt Col (Join to see)
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Great share. A friend of mine was at MAC-V in 65-66. Ron Gingras SFC Shirley Whitfield
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SFC Shirley Whitfield - I'd Almost Forgotten You had worked for No Such Agency.
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Wow what an honor to have been able to be around her. Sorry for your loss @lt col charlie Lt Col Charlie Brown
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