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Ten women who inspired us in 2009
Able Seaman Kate Nesbitt, Royal Navy: Nesbitt was awarded the Military Cross for her heroism under fire with 3 Commando in Afghanistan. The MC is the British equivalent of the Silver Star and she is only the second woman to ever be awarded it. She dressed L/Cpl John List’s neck wound and kept him from losing blood while bullets and rockets flew overhead in Marjah district in Helmand. Earlier this month, L/Cpl List said no words could … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military, Our Best: Military Women
Our Best: Sergeant First Class Helen Gillespie
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to interview Sergeant First Class Helen Gillespie for a Bloggers’ Roundtable. SFC Gillespie began her military career in the Women’s Army Corps [WACs], and has served in several National Guard Units and Army Reserve units. Sgt. Gillespie told us this in her opening remarks: From early 1971 until my recent decision to retire I’ve strived to be a valuable part of what I consider the strongest military organization in the world, the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military, Our Best: Military Women
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