Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services

12/31/2024

Here's one of Stars and Stripes’ best photos from 2024.
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(Photo by Brian Erickson/Stars and Stripes)

12/13/2024

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Tiffany Zaloudek became the first female survival, evasion, resistance, escape specialist to earn the rank of chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, Nov 1.

12/12/2024

Yesterday, the Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Honorable Ashish Vazirani, presented the Office of the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Public Service Award to departing DACOWITS member, Honorable (Colonel Retired) Dawn E. B. Scholz.

12/07/2024

“Among the things you can give and still keep are your word, a smile and a grateful heart.” —Zig Ziglar



U.S. Army

11/01/2024

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathalie Laaz, a training clerk and a command physical training representative with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, looks through height and weight charts on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2024. According to Laaz’s command, she was selected for warrior of the week for her continued initiative through the workday, leading from the front and constantly volunteering to complete multiple tasks, helping enhance overall unit readiness. When asked what her favorite part of the Marine Corps is Laaz said, “My favorite part of the Marine Corps is the huge family that comes with being in the Corps and the respect that you get from each and every Marine. You feel at home wherever you go.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

10/31/2024

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tkeyah Santana, 331st Training Squadron military training instructor, salutes during a graduation parade, Oct. 24, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. More than 700 Airmen assigned to Flights 661-676 march in the 737th Training Group’s graduation parade, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct.24, 2024. The ceremony is one of three Department of the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation events and signifies the transition from trainee to Airman. Colonel Billy Wilson Jr., 737th Training Group commander, was the reviewing official for the ceremony. The 37th Training Wing, known as “Gateway to the Air Force” is home to BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan R. Mallard)

10/28/2024

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For the first time, the U.S. Air Force Academy has two all-female skydiving teams in its highly successful and competitive Wings of Blue skydiving program and they hope to continue its long history of

10/21/2024

Very sad news 😞

Two aviators who died when their fighter jet crashed last week near Mount Rainier during routine training were a trailblazing female duo who recently returned from a Red Sea deployment, the Navy said.

10/15/2024

Tomb guard Spc. Jessica Kwiatkowski was the subject of a viral video in 2023, when she was filmed continuing her march in the middle of a storm that involved winds of 60-85 mph. Kwiatkowski walked the mat even as the plaza flooded with water and she lost her ability to see clearly.

10/11/2024

10/07/2024

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10/07/2024

“Sgt. Carmen Laura Molina González…was relaxing at home the night of Sept. 14, 2024, when suddenly she heard a crash in the street in front of her house.”

FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico — Soldiers are regularly trained on how to save lives on the battlefield in the middle of chaos and confusion. However, what...

10/03/2024

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, center right, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, congratulates U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ashley Yarbrough, a corpsman with 2nd Medical Battalion, on her hard work during a Certification Training Exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2024. 2nd Medical Battalion conducted their first ever company-wide CERTEX with Alpha Company to enhance medical readiness in core mission essential tasks and demonstrate proficiency in field environment medical care. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

09/20/2024

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09/17/2024

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Courage and Commitment

As Miss USA, 2nd Lt. Alma Cooper continues to break barriers, showing that dedication to country and community extends beyond the battlefield.

Discover her inspiring story at http://spr.ly/6180o8MDe.