Comments on: G.I. Jill – Army Medic Competes for Miss America

By: Lesile Dahmen

Lesile Dahmen — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:54:37 +0000

My 13 and 17 yr. olds have been watching the lead-up to this years Miss America pageant despite my scoffing and scorn. I was made to watch the actual show and was TOTALLY blown away by Ms. Jill Stevens! I thought things had finally changed when my girls said she was ‘the people’s choice’, I cheered her decision to wear a single piece bathing suit, we all cheered when she dropped and gave em’ 20 (or whatever military people say) ….the pageant went on to predictably pick another Barbie-clone, but my girls and I will never forget this particular woman who is REALLY a Miss America to take pride in! Sgt. Stevens we wish you all the best and hope to see you in another venue that continues to inspire the young American women of today!

By: Jerry C

Jerry C — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:10:12 +0000

If the soldiers of the US Army could vote, SGT Stevens would be a sure winner, as we support and back up each other.
J C, 1SG(retired)
1175 TTU

By: Stacy

Stacy — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:15:04 +0000

What a positive role model for young women everywhere! Congratulations, God Bless and Take care!

By: John Welter Jr.

John Welter Jr. — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:19:22 +0000

Sgt Jill

Thanks for serving lady + you definetly have my vote

Hugs
+ God Bless’
John From Pa.
3rd Marines
Nam 67′

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

By: Subsunk

Subsunk — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:03:00 +0000

SGT Jill,

You are already Miss America to me. You are everything that is best about America. You serve your country, you serve your fellow man, and you look good under lights or under fire.

God Bless You, Lady. You are already the biggest winner I know.

Subsunk

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:59:58 +0000

“…done more to show women the way in Afghanistan than all of our feminists put together.”

Blatant idiocy: the feminist movement is what ALLOWED Sgt. Stevens to serve in such a meritorious manner. Without their pushing for her right to serve, she wouldn’t have been there in the first place.

She might not classify herself as such, but nonetheless she benefits from feminist efforts to protect and extend her rights.

By: War in Iraq - Page 5 - ChristiansOnline.CC - A Christian Forum

War in Iraq - Page 5 - ChristiansOnline.CC - A Christian Forum — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:04:13 +0000

[...] combined. Bless you Jill, and may smiles continue to follow you wherever you go.Blackfive and America’s North Shore Journal have more on SGT Jill Stevens. SGT Jill Stevens- not your average girl with a gun. Previously: [...]

By: kingronjo

kingronjo — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:25:04 +0000

Maybe a movie based on Sgt Stevens/Miss Utah might actually sell some tickets. Nah, what am I thinking?

By: Valerie Graves

Valerie Graves — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:17:57 +0000

Good Luck

By: Valerie Graves

Valerie Graves — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:16:49 +0000

I just read about G.I. Jill and I’m very excited and proud of her I love the picture with her and the children that is a true pagent winner right there! forget about all the gowns and glamour helping others is where it’s at. Good Luck to you and God Speed

By: RogerL former SP5, E5 US Army 1966-69

RogerL former SP5, E5 US Army 1966-69 — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:42:05 +0000

You have my vote Jill. They didn’t look like that when I was in. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service to our country. May God bless you.

By: JoeS

JoeS — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 04:47:14 +0000

What a tribute to a true American heroine. Makes a nation proud that we have young people like Sgt. Jill Stevens. This is a great story, especially in contrast with the treasonous rot in Hollow-Wood.

God bless you Sgt! Thanks for an inspiring story.

By: Mudville Gazette

Mudville Gazette — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:55:40 +0000

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By: jpickens

jpickens — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:21:47 +0000

Hey Frank,
Wishing for world peace is not so airheaded.
Especially when you have toted an M16 around in a hostile area working for just that.
One of my favorite scenes in a recent movie is in Miss Congeniality when Sandra Bullock really does wish for world peace.

By: jordan

jordan — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:46:53 +0000

Could there be any better way to show those little girls what a woman who participates fully in the world looks like? Look at those admiring faces and big eyes. A whole new world has opened up for them. Ironic that a beauty contestant has done more to show women the way in Afghanistan than all of our feminists put together.