Mike Pouraryan
At Last: First Female Four-Star General Nominated
President Bush did something honorable today. Yes, I said it. This cannot be ignored. He has nominated the first female four-star general Lt. Gen Ann E. Dunwoody to serve as the head of the Army’s supply arm. According to current laws, women are excluded from combat jobs, which are the typical path to four-star rank in the army. CNN reported: "This is an historic occasion for the Department of Defense and I am proud to nominate Lt. Gen. Ann Dunwoody for a fourth star," said Defense Secretary Robert Gates. "Her 33 years of service, highlighted by extraordinary leadership and devotion to duty, make her exceptionally qualified for this senior position."
Dunwoody is a New York native who holds degrees in national resource strategy and logistics management. She has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, Master Parachutist Badge, and the Army Staff Identification Badge.
At this time there are 57 active duty women serving a generals or admirals, five of whom are lieutenant generals or vice admirals, the navy’s three star ranking according to the Pentagon.
Well there you go G Dubyah, another notch on your belt before you leave the oval office.
