General Lori Robinson Takes U.S. Military’s Northern Command as First, Highest-Ranking Female
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Air Force General Lori Robinson is now in charge of the U.S. Northern Command, making her the first woman to hold such a position and the highest ranking woman in the military.
Female Vets in Ohio Can Now Show Off their Service
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As of late April 2016, female veterans in Ohio have a way to display their service on their motor vehicles. Specialty license plates, issued by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, show the five branches of the service to the side and verbiage underneath touting service to the country.
Farewell to Lt. Col. Luta “Cornie” McGrath, One of the Oldest Known Female Veterans
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Lt. Col. Luta "Cornie" McGrath served in the U.S. Army for 17 years, starting at the height of World War II and serving during the most intense parts of the Cold War. Throughout her tenure in the military, McGrath earned her way to one of the highest ranks ever achieved by a woman at that time.
Another First for Military Women: Meet Army Sgt. Kayci Landes, Calvary Scout
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Landes doesn't see herself as trailblazing...
Homage to Heroic Women: The U.S. Army Women’s Museum
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For hundreds of years, women have played a vital role in U.S. military forces, not just as support personnel, but also as combatants. The U.S. Army Women's Museum in Fort Lee, Virginia, pays tribute to the many heroic women who have taken part in the struggle for freedom since the American Revolution.
Female Army Ranger Grad Landmarks Another First: Infantry Combat Leader
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Griest is the kind of leader the Army needs.
Women Can Track Health Information Through New VA App
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In this digital age, it is invaluable to have apps available that simplify the process of providing health care for women veterans.
Anne Urban Served in WWII and Later Sat on a Shelf for 30 Years
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World War II vet Anne Urban died in 1989, but when no one came to claim her remains, her ashes sat on the shelf of a Palm Beach funeral home for nearly 30 years.
108-Year-Old Female Veteran to Fly–Wait…What?
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Lynn Balmer took one look at the cockpit of the refurbished Boeing-Stearman biplane and then turned right back around after giving the plane some thought.
You Go Girls: Navy Sets Training for Female SEAL Candidates
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After years of deliberation, the renowned Navy SEALS are finally opening their doors for female candidates. A 50-page plan introduced on March 10, 2016 made official plans to include concrete timelines for women to begin their training, complete their qualifications and receive their first assignments.