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Ten women who inspired us in 2009

December 27th, 2009 | Comments Off

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

Women In Military Service For America Memorial

November 24th, 2008 | Comments Off

Women In Military Service For America Memorial

Bernice Haydu (left) and Lillian Yonally, Women Airforce Service Pilots, visit while attending an exhibit opening in their honor Nov. 14 at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington, Va. Approximately 25 WASP from World War II attended the opening. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash) Women In Military Service For America Memorial The Women’s Memorial is a unique, living memorial honoring all military women – past, present and future – and is the … Read entire article »

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Our Best: WWII Babes Edition

October 1st, 2008 | Comments Off

Our Best: WWII Babes Edition

Just as the men who fought World War Two are heading home to God in increasing numbers, so too are the women. The Air Force has done a nice thing by seeing that some of these courageous pioneers are recognized and get to fly at least one more time. Maj. Jennifer King escorts Kay Gott, an original member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots from World War II, during the WASP’s final flight on a C-130 … Read entire article »

Filed under: Military, World War II