These women are of every rank and MOS. Some of them are still new to the Navy, but others are clearly "old salts" who are in leadership positions as enlisted sailors or as officers.

She is an inspiration for all.

General Robinson is clearly among the top-tier of our American military leadership both in fact and in character.

The skills, abilities, and the Marine Corps OooRah! attitude these women demonstrate is as clear as a bell.

16% of today's military enlisted ranks are women. Let's honor them today!

She rose from poverty to become a world renowned entertainer, and a courageous and valued spy

Five women will be some of the newest pioneers to go where no humans have dared to go before.

They are an integral part to making our military the best in the world.

"The chemo made me physically exhausted. I want to be the mom that can go and take my kids for walks and not be tired after five minutes. I don't feel like I'm myself anymore."

She worked as a mechanic and a secretary during WWII.