Posted on 06/24/2008 6:56:05 AM PDT by AmericanMade1776
WASHINGTON: The American military is set to promote a woman to the rank of four-star general for the first time.
Lieutenant General Ann Dunwoody, a logistics specialist with 33 years of military service, has been nominated to receive a fourth star and take charge of the US Army's Materiel Command.
“I am very honoured, but also very humbled, today with this announcement,” General Dunwoody said.
“I grew up in a family that didn't know what glass ceilings were. This nomination only reaffirms what I have known to be true about the military throughout my career ... that the doors continue to open for men and women in uniform.”
Defence Secretary Robert Gates hailed General Dunwoody's nomination as historic.
“Her 33 years of service, highlighted by extraordinary leadership and devotion to duty, make her exceptionally qualified for this senior position,” Mr Gates said.
The nomination must be confirmed by the US Senate.
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You are a NEWBIE! as of today, I don't think there was any kind of mantra that screamed "glass ceiling" in this article. How interesting you would respond to this article in this fashion in one of your first post.
CONGRATS!!!
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