Notable achievement.
Worth noting,too: Pope AFB is part of that huge Army post (literally surrounded!). 82nd Airborne has a rich history, and if she’s tough enough to lead a battalion under it, then she’s definitely worthy of those stars she now wears.
Having been in a mostly male environment for 20 years, my deepest respect for any female who continues on serving at a higher rank such as colonel or general officer. Their lives are NOT their own; they have tight schedules, lots of eyes on ‘em, and they’re in a lot of hot spots that others run from. I’ve met my share of good and bad military officers who were in leadership positions. If she’s one of the good ones (and I think she is), then I hope she has a positive impact on the men and women she leads in the Army. Yes, senior leadership jobs in the military are political, just like every other senior CEO or CIO or CFO job in the civilian world. It’s nice to see a good person rise to the top!