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Jill Stevens Credits Military Service With Her Civilian Success
As the reigning Miss Utah and as a combat medic who has deployed to Afghanistan with her National Guard unit, Sgt. Jill Stevens said her experiences as a soldier have helped her in her civilian life. In an interview on the “ASY Live†program on BlogTalkRadio.com, Stevens said her experience from November 2003 to April 2005 taking care of up to 40 patients on any given day at the Bagram Air Base medical aid station gave … Read entire article »
Filed under: Beauty Pageant Winners, Military, Our Best: Military Women
We Are Proud of You, Jill Stevens!
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 87-year-old institution. But Stevens’ journey to the competition may nonetheless be a clue to how Americans have come … Read entire article »
Filed under: Beauty Pageant Winners, Military, Our Best: Military Women
More Jill Stevens
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 Utah not your Stereotypical Pageant Contestant Karly Staples: Exciting Utah News Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for Jill … Read entire article »
Filed under: Beauty Pageant Winners, Military, Our Best: Military Women
Guard Medic Focuses On Miss America Title
Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for Jill StevensOur Best: Miss Utah Babe EditionG.I. Jill – Army Medic Competes for Miss AmericaGI Jill’s Photos on FlickrSgt. Jill StevensEnsure Jill Stevens Is a FinalistSending An American Hero Off to War orGuard Medic Focuses On Miss America TitleMore Jill StevensWe Are Proud of You, Jill Stevens!Jill Stevens Credits Military Service With Her Civilian Success … Read entire article »
Filed under: Beauty Pageant Winners, Military, Our Best: Military Women
Sending An American Hero Off to War or
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. Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for Jill StevensOur Best: Miss Utah Babe EditionG.I. Jill – Army Medic Competes for Miss AmericaGI … Read entire article »
Filed under: Beauty Pageant Winners, Military, Our Best: Military Women
Ensure Jill Stevens Is a Finalist
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 a finalist in the contest. The Miss America contestant who receives the most eligible and verified votes during the Voting Period … Read entire article »
Filed under: Beauty Pageant Winners, Military, Our Best: Military Women
Women in Combat – Medics
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. Misty Frazier Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for Women in the WarWomen in the WarWomen in the War Part DeuxWomen in the War Part TroisWomen in Combat – MedicsPfc. Monica Brown … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military, Our Best: Military Women, War on Terror
Top 10 Women Who Inspired In 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, Bronze Star for Valor Michelle “Chuck†Norris, late of C Company, 1 Bn the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for 2007 Year in ReviewBest of 2007Top 10 Women Who Inspired In 2007Top 10 Men Who Inspired in 2007 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Blogging, Lists of Tens, Original writing
Sgt. Jill Stevens
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 award, she had to have been performing her medic’s role in actual combat. And, to my delight, this is one award that is NOT allowed to be awarded to general officers. U.S. Army The Combat Medical Badge (CMB), or Medical Badge as it was initially called, was established by the War Department in March 1945. It was created as a means to recognize the important role performed by medical personnel assigned or attached to infantry units, and who … Read entire article »
Filed under: Beauty Pageant Winners, Heroes, Military, Our Best: Military Women, WOT Heroes
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