Tag Archives: History
In “This Week in the DoD” for March 30: President Barack Obama visited troops in the Republic of Korea while in the country for an international nuclear summit. At the summit, he re-affirmed the United States’ commitment to security in …
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From www.history.navy.mil 1990 - Rear Admiral Marsha J. Evans, USN was the first woman to command a Naval Station. In 1990, then a Captain, she assumed command of Naval Station, Treasure Island, San Francisco, California. 1990 - Lieutenant Commander Darlene Iskra, USN …
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By Tech. Sgt. Mareshah Haynes From www.airman.dodlive.mil She has seen better days. In her prime, she had a charm and brilliance that made her the envy of all the other women and the apple of every soldier’s eye. Her curves were …
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From www.history.navy.mil 1961 - In 1961 Lieutenant Charlene T. Suneson, USNR, reports for duty to the Officer of the Day, Lieutenant Junior Grade J. A. Bishop, USN, on board USS General W.A. Mann (AP-112). She was the first line WAVES officer …
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By Martha Lockwood, Defense Media Activity From www.defense.gov FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) - The Air Force’s acceptance of women into the force dates back to long before the first “Women’s History Week” celebration in 1978. In 1942, the U.S. Army Air …
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