Tag: Military Leadership
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Master Sergeant Janina B. Simmons will make history in June 2025 as the first female Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army with a Ranger tab, marking a new milestone for women in the military.
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Explore the inspiring journey of Colin Powell, the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, whose leadership during the Gulf War and beyond left a lasting legacy.
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Gen. CQ Brown Jr., the first Black Joint Chiefs Chairman since Colin Powell, has been dismissed by Trump, marking a major Pentagon shake-up. Learn more about the leadership changes.
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Omarr Tobias becomes the first Black Rear Admiral in the Civil Engineer Corps, leading the Navy’s mission to restore critical infrastructure under Project 33.
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Brigadier General Yvonne Mays makes history as the first Black woman to lead the New Jersey National Guard, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations.
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Harriet Tubman receives posthumous brigadier general rank, honoring her historic role as the first woman to lead U.S. military action during Civil War operations in South Carolina.
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Col. Eldridge Singleton makes history as WHINSEC’s first Black commandant, bringing extensive military and diplomatic experience to strengthen global security partnerships.
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All about Major General Linda Singh, the first Black woman to serve as Adjutant General of the Maryland National Guard. Explore her remarkable journey from overcoming adversity to leading with distinction, advocating for diversity and mentorship while addressing…
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