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Nicole Gee, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps

Sergeant Nicole Gee, a native of Roseville, California, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2017 and was later assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 24, where she provided maintenance on ground electronics transmission systems. Sgt. Gee […]

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Johanny Rosario Pichardo, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps

After her graduation, in 2014, Lawrence, MA native, Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo enlisted in the Marines and served with the Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Pichardo was assigned to assist in […]

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Memorial Day 2021

For many, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer. For others however, Memorial Day looks very different from family gatherings and department store sales. Instead, Memorial Day is the somber remembrance of those who so willingly gave their lives for this great experiment. For those who remember, Memorial Day weekend is filled […]

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Sharron Frontiero, Lieutenant, U.S. Air Force

In the early 1970’s, Sharron Frontiero was a lieutenant serving as a physical therapist, stationed on Maxwell Air Force Base. She had gotten married and applied to receive dependent’s allowance for her civilian husband, however, her request was denied. She filed a formal complaint only to receive […]

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Elizabeth A. Okoreeh-Baah, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps

Elizabeth Okoreeh-Baah graduated from the Naval Academy in 2000. She was one of the first women to graduate with a Marine Corps aviation contract.   She went on to fly the CH-46E Sea Knight, completed a year-long combat deployment, and then transitioned to […]

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Katie Higgins Cook, Major, U.S. Marine Corps

Major Higgins Cook is a third-generation military aviator. Her grandfather served during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, and her father was an F-18 fighter pilot in the Navy. After graduating from the US Naval Academy in 2008, she joined […]

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Melanie Martins, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy

In September of 2019, Lt. Melanie Martins, a supply officer serving aboard USS Ohio (SSGN 726), became the first Filipina to earn her submarine warfare insignia, worn by all qualified submariners worldwide.  The submarine warfare insignia is a […]

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Marcelite J. Harris, Major General, U.S. Air Force

Marcelite J. Harris was born Marcelite Jordan to Cecil O’Neal Jordan and Marcelite Terrill Jordan, in Houston, Texas on January 16, 1943. She graduated from Spelman College, earning her B.A. in Speech and Drama. She […]

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    • Earlier this month, the Women’s Health Clinic at Earlier this month, the Women’s Health Clinic at the Salem Veteran Affairs Medical Center was renamed after veteran Master Sgt. Silverine Vinyard James. James retired from the U.S. Army after serving more than 22 years of active duty. Learn more Silverine Vinyard James: https://www.va.gov/salem-health-care/stories/womens-health-clinic-named-for-local-female-veteran/
    "Approximately 300 young women and men will arrive "Approximately 300 young women and men will arrive at the Coast Guard Academy Monday, June 27 to start Day One of their training as part of the incoming Class of 2026. According to current estimates about 43 percent of the class are women, which will be the most in an incoming class ever" Learn more: https://www.hstoday.us/uscg/u-s-coast-guard-academy-planning-to-welcome-the-largest-number-of-women-in-an-incoming-class/ . . . . #UnitedStatesCoastGuard #USCoastGuard #CoastGuard #USCG #USCGWomen #CoastGuardWomen #WomenInTheCoastGuard #WomenInTheMilitary #MilitaryWomen #MilitaryWoman
    The Coast Guard Academy celebrated the 101st birth The Coast Guard Academy celebrated the 101st birthday celebration of Chief Petty Officer Mary Stewart, a veteran of the Coast Guard Semper Paratus Always Ready Women’s Reserves (SPARs), at the Cmdr. Merle J. Smith Consolidated Club, Friday, June 24. Happy 101st Birthday Mary! Learn more: https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/maritime-security/u-s-coast-guard-academy-hosts-spars-birthday-celebration/ . . . . #UnitedStatesCoastGuard #USCoastGuard #CoastGuard #USCG #USCGWomen #CoastGuardWomen #WomenInTheCoastGuard #WomenInTheMilitary #MilitaryWomen #MilitaryWoman #WomenVeterans #WomanVeteran #FemaleVeterans #FemaleVeteran #Veteran #Veterans #MilitaryVeterans #SPARS #SemperParatusAlwaysReady
    Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Kate Haynes h Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Kate Haynes has become the second woman in U.S. Navy history to qualify as an Acoustic Intelligence (ACINT) Specialist after recently completing the rigorous self-paced training program. In her new position, Haynes will not only contribute to the expertise essential to antisubmarine warfare (ASW) operations but will also serve as a mentor for women in a historically male dominated field. Congratulations Kate Haynes! Learn more: https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3070790/office-of-naval-intelligence-sailor-becomes-second-female-acoustic-intelligence/ Learn more: https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3070790/office-of-naval-intelligence-sailor-becomes-second-female-acoustic-intelligence/ . . . . #UnitedStatesNavy #USNavy #Navy #WomenInTheNavy #NavyWomen #NavySailor #NavyVeteran #NavyLife #WomenInTheMilitary #MilitaryWomen #MilitaryWoman #ActiveDutyWomen #WomenInUniform #SonorTechnician #AcousticIntelligenceSpecialist
    "After taking in a break in 2021 while the Defense "After taking in a break in 2021 while the Defense Department did a review of dozens of advisory boards, the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services is getting up and running again. Five chairs were sworn in on March 22, and Wednesday, DoD announced a list of 14 new members, including retired female flag/general officers from across the services. The announcement comes the day before the reconstituted committee’s first scheduled meeting, where members are set to get briefings on DoD women’s health and the Air Force Women’s Initiatives Team." https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2022/06/22/pentagon-committee-on-women-in-the-military-is-back-in-business/ . . . . #WomenInTheMilitary #WomanInTheMilitary #MilitaryWomen #MilitaryWoman #WomanVeteran #WomenVeterans #DepartmentofDefense #DOD #DefenseAdvisoryCommittee #WomenIntheServices #WomensInitiativesTeam #WomensHealth
    For the first time, 2 of the 540 rooms in the U.S. For the first time, 2 of the 540 rooms in the U.S. Capitol have officially been named after women, Margaret Chase Smith, whose achievements include passing the Women’s Armed Forces Integration Act in 1948 and Barbara A. Mikulski the longest-serving woman in Congress. Learn more: https://newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/in-a-first-2-rooms-in-u-s-capitol-named-for-women-who-served-in-the-senate/ . . . . #WomensArmedForcesIntegrationAct #USCapitol #Senate #USSenate #MilitaryWomen #MilitaryWoman #WomenInTheMilitary #WomanInTheMilitary #WomenVeterans #WomanVeteran #WomenMakingHistory
    On June 19th 1865, two years after the Emancipatio On June 19th 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, enslaved African Americans were notified of their freedom by Union troops in Galveston Bay, TX. Juneteenth marks the end of slavery and freedom for all in the United States. #Juneteenth #EmancipationProclamation #Freedom #FreedomDay #History #IndependenceDay
    It’s never too early to teach children about bas It’s never too early to teach children about basic money management. Join us on July 13th at 5:30pm for Teaching Your Children Good Money Habits. This seminar will look at some age-by-age questions and lessons to help you reinforce your family’s values about spending, giving, and saving. The seminar will cover important topics like: - Money management - Saving for short- and long-term goals - Investing - And more Learn more or register today by clicking the link in our bio or visiting: https://foundationforwomenwarriors.org/event/teaching-your-children-good-money-habits/ #WomenVeterans #WomanVeteran #FemaleVeterans #FemaleVeteran #MilitaryWomen #WomenInTheMilitary #MilitaryWoman #Military #WomenInFinance #EmergencySavings #Money #MoneyGoals #moneymanagement #moneytips #womenwhoinvest #moneycoach #wealthbuilding #financialfreedom #investors #investing #moneyhabits