During her pageant, she recalled, 100 soldiers were in the audience, cheering her on. “I didn’t know half of them,” she said, “but they came to support another soldier.
This continued support from her “family” of servicemembers is now an important part of who she is and will help keep her focused toward her next goal, said Stevens, who will hold her Miss Utah title until July.
Jan 27th, 2008
Salt Lake Tribune
There she is, Miss . . . Stevens.
Jill Stevens, the Utah tomboy turned combat medic turned beauty queen, was unable to take another improbable turn into the Miss America crown Saturday night. That honor went to Kirsten Haglund, 19, of Michigan, a more conventional contestant for the stately [...]
Jan 25th, 2008
Tomorrow is the big night. Here are some of the latest links about GI Jill:
The Spectrum: Jill Stevens tries to relax before Miss America finale
Film.com: The Missed Potential of Miss America Reality Check
Davis County Clipper: Next battle for Stevens: Miss America
My Sunshine: Let the Games Begin
The Dougherty Family: There He Is
Utah State VA Blog: Miss [...]
Jan 18th, 2008
DoD
By Staff Sgt. Rebecca Doucette, USA
Special to American Forces Press Service
Utah Army National Guard Sgt. Jill Stevens’ “personal combat zone” has shifted from Afghanistan to Nevada, from a minefield to a beauty contest, from combat boots to high heels.
The 24-year-old Stevens also is Miss Utah, and she is a contestant in the Miss America [...]
Jan 16th, 2008
worse, the Miss America Pageant.
Southern Utah University reports:
To show appreciation and support for Jill Stevens, a send-off party will take place Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall at the R. Haze Hunter Conference Center. The send-off party is sponsored by SUU Public Relations, Alumni & Friends, administration and SUUSA.
Stevens will be modeling her [...]
Jan 9th, 2008
TLC is hosting a reality show titled Miss America Reality Check. It features the 52 contestants for the Miss America title including GI Jill, Jill Stevens.
The site features a Flash presentation that my computer hates.
That said, you are offered the opportunity to vote for your favorite contestant. The winner will be given a slot as [...]
Jan 5th, 2008
Sgt. Jill Stevens – Combat Medical Badge
Master Sgt. Luann Van Peursem – Air Force Commendation Medal with Valor
Pfc. Stephanie McCulley – Bronze Star with V device
Airman 1st Class Charity Lee Trueblood – Bronze Star with V device
Private Michelle Norris – British Military Cross
Staff Sgt. Serena Maren Di Virgilio – Bronze Star with V device
CHARLIE’S ANGELS
Sgt. [...]
Dec 31st, 2007
Concept borrowed from the Chicago Sun Times, but with none of their list included.
Spec. Theresa Lynn Flannery, Purple Heart, Bronze Star for Valor
Pfc. Sarah Becker, “Doc”
Jill Stevens, Miss Utah, “GI Jill”
Spc. Rachael L. Hugo, “Combat Barbie”, KIA
Capt. Dawn Halfaker (U.S. Army retired)
Capt. Sarah Rykowski, WIA
Spc. Lisa Kelly, WIA
Master Sgt. Brinda Kupiec
Senior Airman Charity Lee Trueblood, [...]
Dec 9th, 2007
Combat Medic Badge
It has not gone unnoticed here that a significant number of the men and women in the WOT Heroes category won their awards as medics. It is also fair to say that a number of these awards went to medics killed in the line of duty. For Jill Stevens to have received this [...]