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Ten women who inspired us in 2009

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: Teen Medic Spc. Amanda Cleveland

Our Best: Teen Medic Spc. Amanda Cleveland

Spc. Amanda Cleveland describes herself as “a simple girl who is not into drama.” As an Army medic, sometimes she can’t avoid being in dramatic situations, but it is the ability to consistently help and aid people, not the drama, that drives this native of Williamsport, Pa., to excel at her job. Cleveland graduated from Williamsport High School in 2007 and, at age 17, immediately set off for basic combat training and Combat Medical School. “I really … Read entire article »

Filed under: Medicine, Military, Our Best: Military Women