[aimhigh]

So far as we know, Army Pfc. Piestewa is the first Native American servicewoman to die in combat.

I find this hard to believe, considering all the prior wars.

[presidio9]

So far as we know, Army Pfc. Piestewa is the first Native American servicewoman to die in combat.

I find this hard to believe, considering all the prior wars.

And quite politically incorrect. Did the squaws who died fighting the white man 100 years ago not serve their nations?