I don't care if it's a man or woman, or what color or race.
BUT a Veteran, who has served in a JAG office, would be a logical choice, given the War on Terror
I think using the criteria of picking a Veteran is reasonable. This is similar to a hospital that needs a new surgeon interviewing doctors and not circus clowns.
This criteria signifies experience.
Narrowing it down to a woman or a certain race signifies nothing but political stupidity.
Unless they are the best. That is all that counts.
In '08 Hillary is going to run for President. Idiots will vote for her for because she is a woman (unproven) for this reason alone. Later Barrack Obama will run for President and he will get votes because he is a Black.
Experience is a valid reason as in the case of a JAG Officer. Being a certain color or sex is not.