New 101st Airborne Command Sergeant Major Is First Woman in the Role

SSG Robert Mark Odom 24 May 2021
The Associated Press
"FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — The first woman to become command sergeant major of a U.S. Army division will step into that role this week in Kentucky.

Command Sgt. Maj. Veronica Knapp will assume responsibility as the senior enlisted adviser of the 101st Airborne Division from Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Barker.

The ceremony takes place Thursday at Fort Campbell, the 101st said in a news release.

“Command Sgt. Maj. Knapp is the first leader in this historic division to have led both men and women at every level, from team leader to squad leader, all the way through brigade command sergeant major,” said Lt. Col. Kari McEwen, division public affairs officer."

These times are a-changing. The fact5 that the women are being recognized is a very great thing. I wish her luck and hope she will inspire more females to press on and achieve even more than she has. I have nothing negative to say because I believe that everyone that has the knowledge and the will to advance should be applauded at every turn, and yes that goes for everyone male and female the same. Be blessed

Thanks SSG Robert Mark Odom. I'm hoping to get down there in June for the Week of Eagles with my twin brother. Perhaps I'll get to meet this trailblazer!